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Gulliver’s Travels Wasn’t Mean to Be a Children’s Book And More Things You Didn’t Know About the Literary Classic

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Even now, 350 years after his birth, the great Irish satirist Jonathan Swift remains as sharp and relevant as ever
November 27, 2017
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A Trip Inspired by ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

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On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the murder mystery is not included
November 27, 2017
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Ava Duvernay’s Visionary Filmmaking Is Reshaping Hollywood

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Her eye for American history puts her in the vanguard. Her passion for justice makes her a hero
November 27, 2017
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Why the Team Behind Sesame Street Created a Character With Autism

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The bravest new face on television is a Muppet that doesn’t say much. But she speaks volumes about life on the spectrum
November 27, 2017
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These Shooting Stars of Broadway Staged the Impossible: A Musical About ‘War and Peace’

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Dave Malloy and Rachel Chavkin brought the Tolstoy epic to life with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
November 27, 2017
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What Makes John Legend America’s Most Versatile Artist

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Songwriter, singer, actor, producer, virtual reality maven. John Legend is an entertainment all-star
November 27, 2017
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Marley Dias’ Inspirational Goal to Collect Books About Girls of Color

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What can we learn from a 12-year-old who’s turning the literary world upside down? Everything
November 27, 2017
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The Ten Best Photography Books of 2017

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These eye-opening works invite us to find ourselves in history and nature
November 27, 2017
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Mark Bradford’s Paintings Scratch at the Surface of a Conflicted America

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The Hirshhorn Museum hosts the artist’s first solo show in Washington
November 27, 2017
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A Mexican Painter Changed by the City, Changes Art 

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“In New York, I went berserk over painting,” said Rufino Tamayo, whose works are now on view in a new retrospective
November 26, 2017
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‘The Problem with Apu’ Does More Than Pick Apart a ‘Simpsons’ Stereotype

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This new documentary tackles Asian representation in media with humor and poise
November 21, 2017
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The Invisible Way That Marketers Set the Menu for Your Thanksgiving Feast

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Advertising from decades ago put in place the traditions we hold dear each year
November 21, 2017
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Why You Won’t See Pudding on the Thanksgiving Table

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The once-classic American dish has been widely replaced with the casserole—thanks in part to anti-immigrant sentiments
November 21, 2017
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Did Disney Pixar Get Day of the Dead Celebrations Right in Its New Film ‘Coco’?

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Smithsonian folklorist Cynthia Vidaurri says: “It’s complicated”
November 20, 2017
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The Ten Best Books About Food of 2017

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Hungry minds would enjoy one of these illuminating books about the world of food and drink
November 20, 2017
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The Ten Best Board Games of 2017

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Want to be a hit at your next party or family gathering? Bring a board game.
November 20, 2017
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What the Housing Market in America Needs Is More Options

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From granny pods to morphing apartments, the future of shelter is evolving
November 19, 2017
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How This Artist’s Archival Discovery Sparked High-Tech Art

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A photograph from a Smithsonian archives piqued Jordan Bennett’s creativity; his work is part of a new exhibition that explores technology and tradition
November 19, 2017
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A Brief History of “Alice’s Restaurant”

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The Arlo Guthrie classic starts off retelling the true story of what happened more than 50 years ago
November 19, 2017
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Thirteen Books That Informed and Delighted Smithsonian Scholars This Year

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With a mission to increase and diffuse knowledge, Smithsonian thought leaders are voracious readers
November 19, 2017
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Rare Magical Manuscripts Go on Display at the British Library

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The exhibition, which will also travel to New York, explores the history of magic to mark the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter
November 16, 2017
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Check Out These Thought-Provoking Additions to the National Portrait Gallery

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The museum is showcasing 25 new artworks through next autumn
November 16, 2017
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The Blessing and the Curse of Being Bill Nye

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The zany scientist talks about his recent transformation into the public—and controversial—face for science
November 15, 2017
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Can the Museum of the Bible Deliver on Its Promise?

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The highly anticipated museum hopes to offer something for visitors of all faiths, but on a topic as fraught as religion, that may not be possible
November 15, 2017
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How Pete Souza Fits Into the Storied History of Presidential Photography

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In his new book, the former White House photographer frames a clear picture of the Obama years
November 14, 2017
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Why Don’t We Eat Turkey Tails?

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The strange story speaks volumes about our globalized food system—you’ll be surprised where the unwanted parts end up
November 13, 2017
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Why Making a Portrait of a Black Woman Was a Form of Protest

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For Emma Amos, an African-American artist working in the 1970s, the personal was often political
November 12, 2017
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After 100 Years, This Entire Forest Will Be Turned into Mystery Manuscripts

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Hike through Norway’s future library, currently in the form of baby trees
November 9, 2017
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How Instagram Is Changing the Way We Design Cultural Spaces

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As neighborhoods, restaurants and museums become more photogenic, are we experiencing an “Instagramization” of the world?
November 7, 2017
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Two Enigmatic Nigerian Figures Reunited After a Century Apart

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One of many highlights in a new exhibition at the National Museum of African Art
November 7, 2017
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A Sleek Portable Toilet and Other Design Solutions for Disaster Victims

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The toilet kit, from a Japanese design studio, is part of wave of interest in design fixes for the problems created by disasters
November 6, 2017
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How Winnie-the-Pooh Became a Household Name

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The true story behind the new movie, “Goodbye Christopher Robin”
November 5, 2017
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A Portrait of Eliza Hamilton and a Costume Worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda for ‘Hamilton’ Arrives at the Smithsonian

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Paying homage to the spirit of philanthropy, the museum honors the Eliza Project and the Graham Windham orphanage
November 5, 2017
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These Photographs Capture the Complexities of Life at Guantánamo

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In a new book, photographer Debi Cornwall casts the naval base as “Camp America”
November 5, 2017
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In Defense of Keeping the Indiana University Mural That Depicts (But Doesn’t Glorify) the KKK

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American artist Thomas Hart Benton thought it crucial to highlight the dark spots in the state’s history
November 2, 2017
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The History of Five Uniquely American Sandwiches

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From tuna fish to the lesser-known woodcock, food experts peer under the bread and find the story of a nation
November 2, 2017
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How a Ripped-Off Sequel of Don Quixote Predicted Piracy in the Digital Age

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An anonymous writer’s spinoff of Cervantes’ masterpiece showed the peril and potential of new printing technology
November 2, 2017
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What a Smithsonian Folklorist Thinks about Marvel’s Cleaned-Up Version of Thor

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In Hollywood’s hands, the Thor of ‘Ragnarok’ is a hunk with a heart compared to the brutish thug of lore
October 31, 2017
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The Mysterious Murder Case That Inspired Margaret Atwood’s ‘Alias Grace’

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At the center of the case was a beautiful young woman named Grace Marks. But was she really responsible for the crime?
October 31, 2017
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Russia Closes Crimean Border Checkpoint With Ukraine

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Russia has temporarily shut its border checkpoints with Ukraine amid reports that acts of sabotage could have left southern Crimea without power and gas supplies.
October 31, 2017
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Russian Law Banning Anonymous Online Surfing Comes Into Effect

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New regulations increasing Russian state control over the Internet by banning anonymous web surfing went into force on Wednesday.
October 31, 2017
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Top Officials Express Concern Over Foreign Collection of Russian DNA

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Gennady Onishchenko claimed there was a “belt of biological warfare facilities surrounding” Russia
October 31, 2017
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Where Do New Ideas Come From?

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With close study, the genealogies of even the most original ideas can be traced
October 30, 2017
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The Kremlin Doesn’t Feel Guilty About Manafort Indictment, Says Putin’s Spokesman

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The Kremlin is following the Russia probe ‘with interest’
October 30, 2017
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Mr. Putin: Turning Neighbor into Adversary (Op-ed)

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The Kremlin’s policies are locking in a generation of Ukrainians who will detest Russia
October 30, 2017
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Doing Business in Russia Is Easier Than in Brussels, World Bank Ranking Shows

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Russia’s new ranking places it ahead of many Western countries such as Belgium and Italy, and just behind Japan.
October 30, 2017
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Severed Pig Head Greets Irkutsk Businessman Who Offered Alexei Navalny Meeting Space

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The head was delivered to a businessman who offered his furniture store as a venue for Navalny’s meeting
October 30, 2017
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Russian World Cup Ball Designed After Famous U.S. Satellite

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The Telstar 18 ball, designed by Adidas, is named after a line of U.S. communications satellites
October 30, 2017
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Russian Authorities Investigating Mass Seal Deaths in Lake Baikal

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The cause of death is still a mystery
October 30, 2017
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Mikhail Shemyakin: Retrospective of an Unintentional Rebel

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This major retrospective of Mikhail Shemyakin is a rare example of an artist who did not conform to the dictates of socialist realism, but continued to work, paint and even exhibit.
October 30, 2017
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One in Six Working Russians Can’t Provide for Their Family

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More than 12 million working Russians earned less than they need to support their families in 2016
October 30, 2017
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Protests in Russia’s Far East Reveal the Dangers of Overcentralization (Op-ed)

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Moscow’s vanity projects in the Far East could spark more and larger protests.
October 30, 2017
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Young Victims of the Soviet Regime Reimagined as Modern Hipsters

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Photo project “Victims of Repression” tells the story of lost loved ones and uncovered truths
October 30, 2017
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Russia’s Political Prisoner Numbers on the Rise, Says Memorial Rights Group

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The Russian government labeled the human rights group a “foreign agent” last October
October 30, 2017
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Russia Sees Near 100% Spike in Tesla Sales

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Roman Abramovich is reportedly Russia’s biggest buyer
October 30, 2017
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These Breathtaking Images are the Cat’s Meow in Nature Photography

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Sixty incredible outdoor scenes are now on view at the National Museum of Natural History
October 29, 2017
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Moscow Court Rejects Journalists’ Case Against FSB over Telegram Encryption

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The court said that the FSB’s request “did not violate or concern the law, liberty or interests of the plaintiffs.”
October 29, 2017
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Moscow Court Rejects Journalists’ Case Against the FSB over Telegram Encryption

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The court said that the FSB’s request “did not violate or concern the law, liberty or interests of the plaintiffs.”
October 29, 2017
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Former Foreign Policy Advisor to Trump Pleaded Guilty in Russian Probe

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Papadopoulos admitted to lying in a January interview with the FBI about his contacts in London with a Russian professor
October 29, 2017
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‘Foreign Agent’ NGOs Are Turning Down Foreign Funding, Says Putin

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Vladimir Putin said four times fewer non-profits were blacklisted in 2017 than the previous year
October 29, 2017
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