Description: Oh those adorable/creepy Medieval beasts...[via Hyperallergic]Did you miss the Society of American Archivists annual conference? The proceedings are now available for a modest fee! [via SAA]Brought to you by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, track the solar eclipse with their new app. [via Smithsonian Associates]Kind of irresistible: Legos of retro technology. [via
Description: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Mrs. Walter (Joan) Mondale playing the drums after a press conference at the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) with, (l-r), Rep. Lindy Boggs, Rep. Walter E. Fauntroy, Warren Robbins (founder of the Museum) and Sen. Wendell Anderson, 1978, by Richard K. Hofmeister, Black and white photographic print, Smithsonian
Description: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="From left, the Disney Studio's Michael Eisner, American History Director Roger Kennedy (sporting a special T-shirt celebrating Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday), Walt Disney's nephew Roy and Mickey Mouse joined in a celebration at National Museum of American History, 1988, Dane A. Penland, Photographic print, Smithsonian