A new Smithsonian book and exhibition explores the ongoing conflicts and reconciliations between faith and technology in American life
A single reference in the historical record has spawned an array of adaptations, most of which overstate the anonymous figure's role in the Culper Spy Ring
On the film's 50th anniversary, a Smithsonian historian reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the blockbuster hit
A new book tells the stories of four interwar writers who laid the groundwork for modern journalism
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
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
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
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
A portion of the Seven Mile Bridge, an engineering marvel completed in 1909, has been transformed into a linear park
Elizabeth Meaders' acquisitions include sports memorabilia, civil rights posters, military paraphernalia and art
The pathbreaking lawyer and “Civil Rights Queen” was the first Black woman to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court
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