The witch mold was manufactured by Eppelsheimer & Co. of New York, one of the three largest American ice cream mold manufacturers at the time. These hinged molds, dating from the 1920s and 30s, while ...

Credit: Cassandra Giraldo and Katrina Lillian Sorrentino.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute community is mourning the loss of Kamala, beloved member of its Asian elephant herd and ambassador for her species. After a decade of ...

Miki Hayakawa, One Afternoon, ca. 1935, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 in., New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe, Gift of Preston McCrossen in memory of his wife, the artist, 1954, 520.23P Note to editors: ...

Educators from North Carolina and South Carolina test the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum during a professional development training at the Smithsonian Science Education Center.

The world's most popular natural history museum is dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through ...

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Jennifer Brosnahan McIntyre is the chief legal officer for the Smithsonian Institution. She assumed the position March 11, 2024. McIntyre is the principal legal advisor to the Smithsonian Institution, ...