A new book tells the stories of four interwar writers who laid the groundwork for modern journalism
The ground-breaking move heralds a new path for interactions between African and Western institutions
Locals in Smyrna, Georgia, are rallying to preserve Aunt Fanny’s Cabin as a tribute to eponymous Black cook Fanny Williams
The Underground Railroad conductor's understanding of botany, wildlife biology, geography and astronomy allowed her to guide herself and others to safety
Film censorship sparked the beloved cartoon character's mid-1930s makeover
The groundbreaking ship and its dedicated captain shaped our understanding of the Earth’s magnetic field
During WWII, the Nazis murdered 33,000 Jews at the ravine over just two days. Last week, a strike near the massacre site drew widespread condemnation
Three men who have lived and breathed the Alaskan race for much of its history recall how much has changed—and what has stayed the same
During WWII, Ukrainian nationalists saw the Nazis as liberators from Soviet oppression. Now, Russia is using that chapter to paint Ukraine as a Nazi nation
A Smithsonian collection of vintage Golden Age comic books tells a story of WWII propaganda, patriotism and support of the war effort
Smithsonian’s Eric S. Hintz, a historian of invention, details how scholars are envisioning a more inclusive ecosystem for the innovators of tomorrow
The 1872 act that established the nature preserve provoked Lakota assertions of sovereignty
A new book and traveling exhibition highlight the work of Mississippi photographer O.N. Pruitt
From a series of coins to a museum in the making, their groundbreaking achievements gain new visibility
The artwork by Edmonia Lewis, the first African American sculptor in the classical mode, epitomizes her immense talent
A spin-off of the long-running series "Vikings," the show follows a fictionalized version of Norwegian king Harald Hardrada
What to make of the alluring legend of the New York teen who warned that the Redcoats were coming
How a team of fearless American women overcame medical skepticism to stop whooping cough, a vicious infectious disease, and save countless lives
Over its 13-year run, Vee Jay built a roster that left a lasting impact on every genre of music
These photographs explore the waterways of the South that brought suffering to so many and also provided some a way out of bondage
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