Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"
Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography tells the story of the socialite and political savant, whose gift for hosting ...
As California Burns, ‘Octavia Tried to Tell Us’ Has New Meaning
The phrase, which gained momentum in 2020, has resurfaced, in part because it can seem like Octavia Butler was more than a ...
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, 90, Dies; Her Internment Inspired a Memoir
In “Farewell to Manzanar,” she wrote about the years she and her family were imprisoned in a camp for Japanese Americans. It ...
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What Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted Nearly 2,000 Years Ago?
An immersive new exhibition in Australia uses artifacts, sounds and projections to recreate the ancient Roman city ...
My Head for a Tree: Read an exclusive excerpt from Martin Goodman’s book on the Bishnoi
In this excerpt from the first chapter, Amrita Devi and the 363 Martyrs, Goodman recounts the legendary tale of nearly 400 ...
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After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs, and keepsakes
Learn how the Smithsonian provides demonstrations and resources to help families salvage their damaged belongings.