~at-the-smithsonian- | Bookmarks (33)

Soon to be on display at the National Museum of American History, the laptop is the centerpiece of a criminal case that shows an evolving understanding of cryptocurrency

The true, forgotten and sometimes-stinky history of the cohort who took Alexander Fleming's innovation and forever changed the face of modern medicine

A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration

The work, now on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, tells the story of two characters on the island—the last people alive in the world

Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day

A Smithsonian curator reflects back on the artistic legend, a "Renaissance man" with 28 Grammys to his name, who died Sunday at 91 years old

The Smithsonian Design Triennial presents 25 commissions that explore the physical and conceptual ideas of shelter and refuge

A paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London chronicles the age of the famous and fascinating massive reptiles

The early polygraph machine was considered the most scientific way to detect deception—but that was a myth

A new exhibition co-presented by the National Portrait Gallery and the Archives of American Art explores the seminal artist’s work

The work of Diné artist DY Begay, now on view at the National Museum of the American Indian, blends tradition and modernity

A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the images and impacts of athletes on and off the playing field

A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances and devices to figure out the best ways to use them for her audience

A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and World War II, as many Americans would in 2020 following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of their close partnership

The artists known as OSGEMEOS showcase the largest exhibition of their work in the United States at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

In a new book, a curator at England's Natural History Museum describes rare and interesting nests and eggs—from the house sparrow to the village weaver—and the lessons they hold for avian conservation

From tasting to hunting to hitching a ride, some fins have evolved for a variety of uses beyond swimming

Written by Smithsonian botanist W. John Kress, the book details more than 300 North American tree species in words, maps and photographs—and why we shouldn't take them for granted

Celebrating 50 years of the modernist masterpiece that shocked critics—and helped turn Washington into an arts capital