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Thousands of Republicans, from a presidential candidate to grassroots party members, began assembling in Milwaukee on July 15, 2024, for that quadrennial political ritual, the party convention. Political history curators from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History were there, too. They’re self-described “scavengers” of the physical objects that make…

One of the most desired gems in the world is believed to be cursed. But what is the Hope Diamond's history, value and worth?

White House directs NASA to establish Coordinated Lunar Time for cislunar operations, boosting space situational awareness and navigation.

A Boeing CV2 Cargo Air Vehicle dressed like a "Star Wars" X-wing fighter has been donated to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

Media report describes efforts where the Justice Department would push to eliminate or change programs focused on discrimination against people of color

The Smithsonian now states that a Latino-focused internship is available to all students regardless of race.

Scientists found the ancient amphibian fossil in the collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.

The museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of legislation that funded it this week, but it can trace its origins back to Black veterans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War.

The Smithsonian would love to display the first vehicle to achieve powered flight on another world, but with Ingenuity still busy on Mars, the institution has accepted the next best thing.