From castle hauntings to hiding evidence of giant humans, the Smithsonian has long been the subject of wild rumors and tall tales
Representative Peter F. Mack’s soaring diplomatic ambitions made aviation history as he traveled through Europe, South Asia, Japan and then across the vast Pacific Ocean
For decades, Libba Cotten was one of the most distinctive folk musicians in America
A new documentary tells the story of Black Barbie, and why she has meant so much to so many
Even decades after he redefined the game, the 24-time All-Star continued to be revered by fans and historians alike for his incredible athleticism, spellbinding defense, powerful bat and admirable sportsmanship
A pair of the bears will arrive at the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of 2024
Invented 50 years ago, the curious box deciphered an arcane kind of code to offer shoppers a trip into the future
The singer’s presence can still be felt at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
Robert M. Pirsig’s odyssey vehicle takes its final ride as it vrooms into public view for the first time ever at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
How deep faith created one of the loveliest—and most curious—sacred objects in the Smithsonian collections
A chic light fixture reveals how female designers remade the Tiffany brand—and went largely uncredited for nearly a century
The surprisingly long-serving Ingenuity ended its historic service after breaking a rotor
For decades, visitors to the Smithsonian could behold the immense size of the sea mammal with their own eyes
Gardeners discuss the oft-overlooked symbolism of nature that underlies the Pulitzer-prize winning novel
A keen sense of what shoppers wanted made her eponymous company the first woman-owned business on the American Stock Exchange
One of the rare 24-cent misprints sold at auction this week for a record-breaking $2 million
In the run-up to World War II, the chocolate company was tasked with creating a nutritious snack that, by design, wouldn't taste good
The storied past of the 45.52-carat sapphire-blue gemstone hails back to the days before the French Revolution
Washed up in a rare stranding event, the newly collected specimen will offer rich exploration for researchers
Before he changed aviation forever, the daredevil achieved an unparalleled speed record on land
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