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For centuries, curious artists have been trying to make sense of the celestial event
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Splash Mountain, originally based on the film ‘Song of the South,’ has become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
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These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest offer a taste of the season
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The ornate series of woodcuts that transformed an art form
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The North’s fruitful partnership with Liberian farmers fueled a steady supply of an essential beverage
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Created more than 50 years ago, the game has captured the imaginations of generations of Americans, and not just the nerdy ones
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Edythe Eyde published nine issues of "Vice Versa" between June 1947 and February 1948. She later adopted a pen name that doubled as an anagram for "lesbian"
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Fanny Angelina Hesse introduced agar to the life sciences in 1881. A trove of unpublished family papers sheds new light on her many accomplishments
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For decades, Libba Cotten was one of the most distinctive folk musicians in America
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A new documentary tells the story of Black Barbie, and why she has meant so much to so many
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These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest will remind you of everything you love about the season
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A new film dramatizes the story of a motorcycle club chronicled by Lyon in the 1960s, offering a tribute to the outlaw spirit
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An exhibition in Seattle spotlights the Black artists and performers who called Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden home between the 1930s and the 1980s
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Because these social hubs are the glue holding communities together, a growing movement seeks to protect them on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
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A showcase of Black artists displays the restorative power of relaxation, and defines what it means to reclaim time
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The Phrygian cap, also known as the liberty cap, emerged as a potent symbol in 18th-century America and France
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These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest capture vibrant parades and festivals around the world
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Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain courses
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A new film dramatizes how the Tudor queen narrowly avoided execution on charges of heresy
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The James Beard Award-winning Dakar NOLA is at the forefront of a generation of fine-dining establishments determined to educate foodies about the true origins of “Southern” cuisine
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The National Portrait Gallery traces early images of American leaders, from John Quincy Adams to Abraham Lincoln
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Beautiful Boats
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