See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

In mid-19th century America, some believed that world-class discoveries came exclusively from Europe. But early Smithsonian leaders had a sense of urgency to disseminate an authoritative body of knowledge, pursue further discoveries, and provide a deeper understanding to the public at a time when American society was changing.

National Park Service Ranger takes a name rubbing from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, November 1991, by Richard Strauss.

Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.

See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

In honor of the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays, a look inside the Foucault pendulum that used to live at the National Museum of American History.

Dr. Audrey B. Davis, Curator of Medical Sciences, National Museum of American History, 1967-1993, led the Smithsonian Institution Women's Council and authored Medicine and Its Technology among other works. #Groundbreaker

Sure, you’ve heard of famed composer John Philip Sousa. But did you know that Sousa composed a march just for the Smithsonian?

Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center (SOSC) staff member with chameleon specimens at Navy Yard laboratory, June 10, 1964, by Jack Scott.

Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.