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Energy Innovators
Energy Innovators
Smithsonian profiles six individuals who boldly explore new energy sources and radically rethink how we can all live more energy efficient lives
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15 Must-See Endangered Cultural Treasures
Some of the world's most precious historic and artistic sites can be visited today—but might be gone tomorrow
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Saving the Jews of Nazi France
As Jews in France tried to flee the Nazi occupation, Harry Bingham, an American diplomat, sped them to safety
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People & Places
In Northern Ireland, Getting Past the Troubles
A decade after Protestants and Catholics agreed on a peace treaty, both sides are adjusting to a hopeful new reality
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Science & Nature
Geoducks: Happy as Clams
In the Pacific Northwest, fishermen are cashing in on the growing yen for geoducks, a funny-looking mollusk turned worldwide delicacy
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Mao Zedong: King of Kitsch
With Mao-abilia everywhere, the "Great Helmsman" may have done more for the Chinese people in death than in life
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Arts & Culture
Nights at the Museums
You don't have to be Ben Stiller to spend the night behind the scenes at a museum
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The Surprising Satisfactions of a Home Funeral
When his father and father-in-law died within days of each other, author Max Alexander learned much about the funeral industry
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People & Places
Cindy Sherman: Monument Valley Girl
The artist's self portrait plays with our notions of an archetypal West
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Science & Nature
Wild Things:
Life as We Know It
Mosquitoes, New Zealand flightless birds, pink lizards and more
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Still Life Explosions
Artist Ori Gersht details the beauty and violence behind his works
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Where to Live Next
Check out the 15 cities and towns in our guide to cultured retirement—then tell us what you think
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The Smithsonian Life List
Keeping our readers' interests in mind, we've traveled the globe in search of destinations certain to inspire
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Excavation at Stonehenge
Two renowned Stonehenge academics share stories from their archaeological dig at the ancient site
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Black History Heritage Month
The son of former slaves, Woodson created the first Negro History Week in 1926 to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
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Two Hundred Years of Abraham Lincoln
In honor of Lincoln's 200th birthday this week, Smithsonian catalogues the life and legacy of our heralded 16th president
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