Cast copper-alloy rings with high relief decoration reportedly were found in an undocumented excavation at Ile-Ife, Nigeria. When the rings were cast is not known; however, their greenish patination ...

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The sit-ins spread to more than a hundred cities, and within six months, the Greensboro lunch counter—now part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History —was desegregated.

How Far Did Neolithic Britons Carry Stonehenge’s Most Famous Boulder? In a find that provides insights into the remarkable abilities of these ancient humans, new research studying the chemical ...

The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents may have to get used to meetings where accountability is expected. Members yielded to President Donald Trump’s demand for an audit of politicized ...

Law & Politics Senate Passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ With $40 Million for Patriotic Sculpture Garden Here's how the Trump administration is drastically reshaping the arts landscape.

Statement of Role, Purpose, and Function Develops and hosts an annual pre-conference for international attendees. 2025 IRRT Preconference - Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library ...