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In This Quiet Space for Contemplation, a Fountain Rains Down Calming Waters

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
One year after the Nation’s first black president rang in the opening of the African American History Museum, visitors reflect on its impact

The ABA Was Short-Lived, but Its Impact on Basketball Is Eternal

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
The spectacular play you see today owes a mighty debt to the revolutionary, slam-dunking basketball league

How Comics Captured America’s Opinions About the Vietnam War

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
More than any other medium, comics closely followed the narrative arc of the conflict, from support to growing ambivalence

How Brazilian Capoeira Evolved From a Martial Art to an International Dance Craze

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 20, 2017
The athletic movements may have inspired modern break dancing

New Book of Photographs Recalls the Trauma of American History

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 19, 2017
Looking back at a lynching that shocked America and galvanized the civil rights movement

Dave Eggers’ Animals Might Be “Ungrateful,” But They Go to a Good Cause

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 19, 2017
The author discusses a return to art and his forthcoming book Ungrateful Mammals

How This Washington, D.C. Museum Redefined What Museums Could Be

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 19, 2017
Fifty years after its founding, the Smithsonian’s beloved Anacostia Community Museum continues to tell stories heard nowhere else

Photographer Reconstructs 1,400-Mile Route Along the Underground Railroad

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
‘Through Darkness to Light: Seeking Freedom on the Underground Railroad’ traces a plausible path a freedom seeker could have taken North

The Making of the Modern American Recipe

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
Scientific methods, rising literacy and an increasingly mobile society were key ingredients for a culinary revolution

How Alexander Calder Became America’s Most Beloved Sculptor

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
People everywhere are delighted by his animated abstractions, but surprisingly little is known about the artist

Why Is America Losing Ground in the Contest to Grow the World’s Biggest Pumpkin?

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
Our most symbolic squash is now taking over the world

Freer|Sackler: Reopened

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
The Smithsonian reopens the Freer and Sackler Galleries to the public in October

Freer|Sackler: Reopens October 14

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
Stories and updates for the upcoming celebrations at the Freer and Sackler Galleries

Here’s What It Takes to Turn a Museum into a Movie Screen

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 18, 2017
On October 14, the façade of the newly renovated Freer Gallery makes its cinematic debut

Seven Must-See Museums in Norway

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 17, 2017
Each institution celebrates a different aspect of this Scandinavian country’s history

This Former Soviet Art Duo Crafts Worlds of Whimsy and Delight

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 17, 2017
Miniature models, the wellspring of the celebrated large installations of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, are at the Hirshhorn

Fans of Minecraft Are Sure to Dig this Nationwide Museum Fest

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 14, 2017
The indie hit is the perfect game for a day devoted to unearthing knowledge

12 Must-See Fall Exhibits

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 13, 2017
Art, science and magic draws us to museums this fall

12 Must-See Fall Exhibits Around the World

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 13, 2017
Art, science and magic draws us to museums this fall

What Does the Gender Reveal Fad Say About Modern Pregnancy?

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 13, 2017
A new ritual speaks to anxieties surrounding the medicalization of childbearing

These Massive Land Art Constructions Are Actually Ancient Fishing Weirs

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017
Stone tidal traps were built off the coast of Taiwan as early as the Qing Dynasty

Armenia Might Be One of the Oldest and Youngest Beer-Making Countries in the World

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017

In 1984, Charlie Papazian authored The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, a landmark text (now in its fourth edition) that laid out for the first time in simple, straightforward terms, the basic formula for making beer in the comfort of one’s home. Papazian soon became the guardian of an entire generation of brewers and his calming…

See the Sounds of the Amazon in This Mesmerizing Video

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017
Artist Andy Thomas helps people experience nature in a new way

Why the Artist Ragnar Kjartansson Asked his Mother to Spit On Him

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017
The Icelandic performance piece Me and My Mother is latest Hirshhorn acquisition

The Juggling Genius of Paul Cinquevalli

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017
Remembering a showman who gave his life to his craft

Acclaimed Musicians Sting and J. Ralph Spread Social Justice Through Song

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 12, 2017
The Smithsonian honors two composers whose work and philanthropy are inextricably linked

The Transformation of the American Shopping Mall

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 11, 2017
Headlines claim malls are dying, and some are. But many others are having second lives as churches, schools, hospitals, even farms

Five Architects on the One Building They Wish Had Been Preserved

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 11, 2017
From an elegant solution to urban density to a magnificent financial hub

New Startup WildKale Lets Farmers Sell Directly to Customers Through an App

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 10, 2017
Yes, it’s like “Uber for farmer’s markets.”

Did Edvard Munch Find a Supernatural Power in Color?

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 10, 2017
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art places Munch’s palette in context

This Replica of a Tlingit Killer Whale Hat Is Spurring Dialogue About Digitization

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 10, 2017
Collaboration between museums and indigenous groups provides educational opportunities, archival documentation—and ethical dilemmas

12 of the Best Food Festivals Happening This Fall

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 7, 2017
Where to eat, drink and play across the U.S. this autumn

From Egyptian Cats to Crime Scenes, Here’s a Preview of the Smithsonian’s Upcoming Shows

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 7, 2017
Gallery-goers in D.C. and NYC are in for a mental workout with shows that deliver on everything from the experimental to the traditional

Are Craft Breweries the Next Coffeehouses?

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 6, 2017
Taprooms springing up across the country are cultivating communities and helping to revitalize entire neighborhoods

The Titan Who Founded L’Oreal Built His Brand on the Shoulders of Nazis

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 6, 2017
How the head of the world’s top cosmetic firm fell in with the Nazi-sympathizers of German-occupied France and emerged from the war as successful as ever

The Titan Who Founded L’Oréal Prospered Under the Nazis

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 6, 2017
How the head of the world’s top cosmetic firm fell in with the Nazi-sympathizers of German-occupied France and emerged from the war as successful as ever

An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Funeral Fit for a King

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 6, 2017
For the first time in more than 70 years, Thailand is saying farewell to its monarch

These Design Champs Are Having Their Moment in the Sun

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 6, 2017
Three Cooper-Hewitt award winners share secrets and stories with design critic Owen Edwards

How We Can Support the World’s Rich Musical Diversity

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 5, 2017
Some music thrives, while other musical traditions are on the verge of disappearing

Why the Works of Visionary Artist Jacob Lawrence Still Resonate a Century After His Birth

Arts & CultureBy adminSeptember 4, 2017
His vibrant and bold paintings tell stories of liberation, resistance and resilience

‘Rumble’ Aims to Upset the Rock ‘n’ Roll Canon

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 31, 2017
A documentary based on a Smithsonian exhibition is wowing festival audiences

A Brief History of Book Burning, From the Printing Press to Internet Archives

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 30, 2017
As long as there have been books, people have burned them—but over the years, the motivation has changed

Flexible Batteries May Soon Be Printed Right On Your Clothes

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 30, 2017
Graphene supercapacitors, printed directly on textiles, could power medical devices, wearable computers, even phone-charging shirts

The Mystique of the American Diner, from Jack Kerouac to “Twin Peaks”

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 30, 2017
Freedom, fear and friendliness mingle in these emblematic eateries

Milk and Sugar Pods That Dissolve in Coffee Could Replace Single-Serve Containers

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 28, 2017
Why use plastic when you can use sugar?

This Cleveland DJ Popularized Rock ‘n’ Roll

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 27, 2017
Dancing – and dancing shows – became a teenage craze in the 1950s, spurred by figures like Cleveland DJ, Alan Freed

Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Offers Advice to a New Generation of Activists

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 24, 2017
A new documentary charts the 87-year-old leader’s advocacy across the decades

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Artwork Is Appreciated Now More Than Ever

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 23, 2017
Decades later, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s complex works are increasingly prescient—and valuable

At the Smithsonian’s First Asian-American Lit Fest, Writers Share Falooda, Politics and Poetry

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 23, 2017
More than 80 award-winning and aspirational writers shared work across multiple genres

Esperanza Spalding’s Pop Culture Loves

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 22, 2017
She may not own a television, but the Grammy-award winning musician definitely has her favorite books and films

Why ‘Happy Days’ — and the Fonz — Never Truly ‘Jumped the Shark’

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 22, 2017
The Fonz was the epitome of ’50s chill on TV’s family-friendly “Happy Days.” And then he went over the top

The Fused History of Two of Washington, D.C.’s Beloved Museums

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 21, 2017
A new exhibition sheds light on the enduring legacy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery

There’s More to Classic Tiki Than Just Kitsch

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 20, 2017
Bartender Martin Cate reveals eight fun facts about the past, present and future of tiki culture

Meet the Artists Displaying at This Year’s Santa Fe Indian Market, the Largest Juried Native Art Show in the World

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 17, 2017
The annual show brings together some of the country’s best traditional and contemporary artists

Visit the Real-Life Winterfell Castle for a ‘Game of Thrones’ Festival

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 17, 2017

Much to the dismay of fans, season seven of “Game of Thrones” will end on August 27. However, winter doesn’t have to stop coming. Related Content Here’s What Actually Happens During an Execution by Molten Gold From Iceland to Croatia, Go On the Ultimate “Game of Thrones” Tour About one month after this season’s finale,…

Eclipse 2017: In Pursuit of Totality

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 17, 2017
You’ve made plans, packed bags, obtained glasses. Here’s what to read to fully appreciate this event in all its glory

How Artists and the LGBTQ Community Made Wearing Trash Cool

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 16, 2017
Before hipsters descended on your local thrift store, repurposing discarded goods was a subversive art form

Dine 21 Stories Underground in This 345-Million-Year-Old Cavern

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 14, 2017
Cavern Grotto, a new restaurant in Arizona, opens inside the largest dry cavern system in the country

The Big Unsexy Problem With Tiger Selfies

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 14, 2017
Why drugging and caging the cats for Tinder photos is even more messed up than it sounds

What Folklore Tells Us About Eclipses

Arts & CultureBy adminAugust 14, 2017
Across multiple cultures, says a Smithsonian folklorist, a darkening of daytime skies provokes a foreboding of evil
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