Part of being human is to create—to invent objects and ideas that will make life possible, simple and enjoyable. Homo sapiens have been innovating for more than 300,000 years, ever since the first stone tools. But nature—the iterative ...
Eleven Fascinating Acquisitions That Joined the Smithsonian’s Vast Collections in 2024
Each year, the Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum, education and research complex—grows in its holdings, one fascinating object after another. The highest-profile additions to the Smithsonian in 2024, garnering headlines worldwide ...