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

Painter and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya put forth a new vision of biblical figures for African Christians in the early post-colonial life of his country

According to new research, two sets of sabers and unusual lower jaw anatomy show that the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis delayed adulting with a long weaning period

Almost 20 years ago, a Volkswagen Touareg, now on view at the National Museum of American History, won a competition and led to the “birth moment” of self-driving cars

The athletes' accommodations have come a long way in the last 100 years, expanding into modern global hubs

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it's too late to save them

Replicas have popped up around the globe for decades, showcasing the design power and cultural significance of the world-famous French landmark

At the Smithsonian American Art Museum, an installation by artist Glenn Kaino made in collaboration with Smith reclaims the Olympian’s iconic gesture