From the ashes of a Pasadena synagogue, a powerful discovery is made
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in the Eaton fire. But on a remaining wall, Mmembers discovered a hidden ...
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 ...
The woman who chose to spend her life in a cell
Known as the Anchoress of Shere, the 14th Century woman spent her life imprisoned in a cell at St James' Church in Shere. She ...
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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New Findings on the Origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
New findings reveal the evolution of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, uncovering its transformation from a quarry to ...
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.