Today in Smithsonian History
Thursday, November 10, 1955
The Hope Diamond is presented to the Smithsonian by Harry Winston, a New York gem merchant. The stone…
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Nature of the Book
Explore early handmade books through the myriad natural materials—animal, vegetable, and mineral—that went into their making. Nature of ...
Highlights of the NMAAHC Library Collection
Eleven objects – books, videos, and more – significant to the African American story are featured in this ...