Arts Aug 14 Smithsonian exhibit collects visitors’ hopes for the next 50 years By Alia Solimon, Diarra Gangazha
Arts Aug 21 Watch 5:44 A cultural exploration of face masks during disease outbreaks Face masks have become part of our daily lives in a way few would have anticipated only months ago. Yet the coronavirus pandemic is not the first American crisis in which face coverings have played a central role. The Smithsonian… By Jeffrey Brown, Rhana Natour, Tommy Walters
Nation Oct 24 Crowdfunding raises $300,000 in a week for ruby slippers restoration Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz will shine for years to come, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign by the Smithsonian Institute. By Alison Thoet
World Oct 18 Watch 2:39 News Wrap: Russia and Syria halt Aleppo strikes, ahead of short-term pause for aid In our news wrap Tuesday, Russia and Syria halted air strikes on Aleppo, ahead of a short-term halt to all fighting in the city scheduled for Thursday. Also, a 72-hour halt to fighting in Yemen is also in the works… By PBS News Hour
Politics Jul 28 Watch 2:20 Collecting the pins, hats and bumper stickers of the 2016 campaign People collect everything and the memorabilia of the 2016 GOP and Democratic campaigns is no different. But one of the biggest, most ardent collectors may surprise you. It’s The Smithsonian Museum Of American History and curators have been on hand… By PBS News Hour