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Arts Nov 20

Acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson on what influences his paintings

By Geoff Bennett, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz

Arts Feb 11

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Smithsonian to show 120 orange statues of female scientists

The Smithsonian will commemorate Women's History Month in March by displaying 120 life-size neon orange statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

World Sep 23

Repatriated Antiquities
Stolen Mesopotamian tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby finally going back to Iraq

It was looted from an Iraqi museum 30 years ago. Now, a 3,500-year-old clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the library of an ancient Middle Eastern king is finally headed back to Iraq.

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

Arts Nov 19

Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid COVID-19 spike

In response to rising COVID-19 infection numbers, the Smithsonian Institution is indefinitely shutting down operations at all its facilities, effective Monday and affecting seven museums, plus the National Zoo.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Nation Jun 11

Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art

With much of the temporary fencing around the White House coming down, there’s an effort to preserve the hundreds of pieces of instant American history.

By Ashraf Khalil, Nathan Ellgren, Associated Press

Jul 18

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Lonnie Bunch on how the Smithsonian can help America understand its identity

By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport

Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has just become the 14th head of the Smithsonian Institution -- and its first black leader. He sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the challenges…

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May 31

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At Smithsonian’s renovated Hall of Fossils, dinosaurs are just the beginning

By William Brangham, Kira Wakeam

The dinosaur bones at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History now boast new accommodations. After a four-year, $125 million renovation, the Hall of Fossils now features state-of-the-art technology and new exhibits housing more than 700 specimens. As William…

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May 31

Dinosaurs are back with a climate change warning at the Smithsonian

By Vicky Stein

Sneak a peek at the Smithsonian's new Hall of Fossils. After a four-year renovation, the hall brings back old favorites and introduces lessons for humanity's future.

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Oct 19

How the Smithsonian helped the FBI in the case of stolen ruby slippers

By Julia Griffin

Conservators put the FBI’s slippers through a battery of scientific tests. Their conclusion? These weren’t just any pair of heels.

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Aug 12

Skin poaching of Asian elephants, a crisis unfolding in Myanmar, could crush the species

By Nsikan Akpan

Asian elephants are 10 times more endangered than African savanna elephant and facing a new serious threat. Poachers are taking the skin of Asian elephants in Myanmar and turning it into ruby red jewelry.

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