How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Smithsonian Acquires Rare Antique Portraits From First Black Photographers
One 1975 purchase embarked a 45-year passion, collecting antique photographs from some of the early African American photographers. -
Henry David Thoreau — The Original 'Social Distancer' — Has Newfound Relevancy During The Pandemic
Author David Gessner says that Thoreau's writings can offer comfort and direction on how to get through the pandemic. -
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Plus, a new memoir from Nashville singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier and a review of the documentary “The Lost Leonardo.”
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