How an early (and controversial) symbol of the American republic was lost to the annals of history
At the African American History Museum, this exhibition graphically conveys the trials and triumphs in the battle for Civil Rights
When archeologists discovered mold formations in King Tut's tomb, they worried the sweat and breath of tourists were the cause
Globalization hit the hair trade centuries ago, and the business is still thriving
How worried should we be? Chemists are racing the clock to find out
A treasure trove of nearly 350,000 documents, about to be released to the public, reveals new insights about how George III lost the colonies
Two British commandos impulsively storm a Nazi-occupied warehouse on the Norwegian island of Vaagso
From Smithsonian Books, a treasure of baseball history for those who can’t wait for spring training
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Fashion photographer Alberto Korda took Che Guevara's pictures hundreds of times in the 1960s. One stuck
From a coloring book to a painted axe, election ephemera remind us of the hard-fought elections of long ago
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A newfound quest for identity has led some Cubans to reclaim their Taíno Indian heritage
From the orange groves of California, two brothers sought a fortune selling burgers
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Born out of slavery in 19th-century Cuba, the lively music and dance form takes many shapes
Art historian Gwendolyn Dubois Shaw discusses the painful performative origins
During Samhain, the deceased came to Earth in search of food and comfort, while evil spirits, faeries and gods came in search of mischief
For the famed showrunner, TV has always been a chance to make the political personal
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Best-selling author T.J. English discusses the Mob's profound influence on Cuban culture and politics in the 1950s
Group founder Bobby Seale reflects on the Panthers’ iconic Ten-Point Program
From nose-picking Nixon to Trump-kissing-Clinton, Americans have long imitated their political candidates
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Nicknamed "Cachita," the 15-inch-tall wooden figurine of the Virgin Mary unites Cubans across class and race lines
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