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The Road to Repatriation
The National Museum of the American Indian works with Native Tribes to bring sacred artifacts home again
Also see: Celebrating American Indian Heritage
From Castro to Warhol to Mother Teresa, He Photographed Them All
Yousuf Karsh took a singular approach to fame and the famous. As the centennial of his birth approaches, do his photographs hold up?
Q and A: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
The world-famous installation artists responsible for The Gates and Running Fence discuss the upcoming Smithsonian exhibit about their works
Choosing Civility in a Rude Culture
Professor Pier M. Forni has devoted his career to convincing people to conduct their lives with kindness and civility
Mark Catesby's New World
The artist sketched American wildlife for Europe's high society, educating them on the creatures living among the unexplored lands
Gettysburg Address Displayed at Smithsonian
Lincoln's timeless speech during the Civil War endures as a national treasure
What's Up
Lincoln's face, African alchemy, and Victory Mail are all on display at Smithsonian museums
Around the Mall: Old Documentary on Western Tribes Restored
How a Film Helped Preserve a Native Culture
From the Castle: Success at Smithsonian Channel
In just under two years, the award-winning Smithsonian Channel has created a strong library of fascinating documentaries
John Hodgman Gives “More Information Than You Require”
As the stoic voice of fake authority, John Hodgman, best recognized for his appearances as “PC” in the Apple advertising campaign, discusses trivia and how humans distinguish fact from falsehood
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Celebrating American Indian Heritage
Sitting Bull's legacy, Native American languages, a national list of events and more
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From Castro to Warhol to Mother Teresa, He Photographed Them All
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Star-Spangled Salute
Re-enactors relive the Battle of Baltimore
One Life: The Mask of Lincoln
National Portrait Gallery historian David C. Ward discusses images of Abraham Lincoln
Fallow Groan
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Fishermen's Fate
In the town of Fort Bragg, California, fishermen scramble to make a living
Coral Reefs and Creatures
The Phoenix Islands provide an unspoiled center for marine science
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