At the north pole the apparent rotation would be a full circle of 360 degrees each 24-hour day ... pages 115-124 of the June 1958 issue and pages 136-139 of the February 1964 issue. Smithsonian ...

The park rangers at Sequoia National Park let wildfires burn free, as they are necessary for new trees to take root in the unique northern California landscape Explore Subscribe Newsletters ...

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian’s ...

The museum, one of the Smithsonian Institution facilities, will exhibit photos of both cities after the atomic bombs were dropped in World War II although there are not expected to be ones showing ...

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Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by taking the Metro's Blue, Orange or Silver lines to Smithsonian station or Federal Triangle station.

The Smithsonian Institution quietly removed the director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum this summer and placed her in another role, following years of complaints from staff about her ...

With a collection of more than 147 million items, this robust Smithsonian museum on the National Mall attracts millions of visitors each year. Some of the museum's highlights include replicas of ...

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The premier Jewish history museum in the United States may come under the umbrella of the Smithsonian, providing a level of financial security and distinction to an ...

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is one step closer to becoming the only museum within the Smithsonian Institution dedicated to the stories of Jewish Americans. On Wednesday ...