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.

Gina Pragan, docent at the National Museum of Natural History, 1975-1994, gave tours for the Smithsonian in English, German, and Polish. She continued to volunteer until her death, at age ninety-three. #Groundbreaker

Couldn’t we all use a little more warmth and kindness in the world? For World Kindness Day, we’re highlighting acts of kindness by Smithsonian employees that were featured in the staff newsletter, The Torch.  

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?