The Cassini-Huygens mission increased our understanding of the planet’s rings and moons
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Before last weekend's attack on Donald Trump, would-be assassins unsuccessfully targeted Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and seven other sitting presidents or candidates for office
A new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery honors the iconic writer while also celebrating the communities that influenced him
The Cassini-Huygens mission increased our understanding of the planet’s rings and moons
Even in the final years of her life, the renowned photorealist created searing works of art that further established her among the giants of her field
The National Museum of the American Indian showcases centuries-old narrative art traditions that a new generation of artists is embracing
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
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The National Portrait Gallery purchased an 1846 daguerreotype of Dolley Madison for $456,000
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian
Splash Mountain, originally based on the film ‘Song of the South,’ has become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
An exhibition at the National Museum of American History examines how humans influence and judge investigation techniques
The annual festival returns to the National Mall to celebrate Indigenous traditions that span continents and generations
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
The discovery sheds light on the evolution of a surprisingly diverse group of horned dinosaurs in the western United States
The Smithsonian has acquired a collection of 146 slave badges from between 1800 and 1865
A showcase of Black artists displays the restorative power of relaxation, and defines what it means to reclaim time
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 new lesson plan centers Native American perspectives on the violence of Western expansion
The National Portrait Gallery traces early images of American leaders, from John Quincy Adams to Abraham Lincoln
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