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Collections - Smithsonian Institution
WEBCollections. The Smithsonian's collections represent our nation's shared history, art from across the globe, and the immense diversity of the natural and cultural world. The scope of objects in Smithsonian collections is staggering—from ancient Chinese bronzes to the Star-Spangled Banner; from a 3.5 billion-year-old fossil to the Apollo lunar ...
The Titanic - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe Titanic was a White Star Line steamship carrying the British flag. She was built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast, Ireland, at a reported cost of $7.5 million. Her specifications were: On 10 April 1912, the Titanic commenced her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, with 2,227 passengers and crew aboard.
Tyrannosaurus rex - Smithsonian Institution
WEBApr 1, 2014 · The Nation’s T. rex will be the centerpiece of the new dinosaur and fossil hall, which is scheduled to open in 2019. SI-181-2014. General T. rex Facts What does the name “Tyrannosaurus rex” mean? “Tyrannosaurus” is Greek for “tyrant lizard,” and “rex” means “king” in Latin. So, Tyrannosaurus rex was “King of the Tyrant ...
National Museum of African American History and Culture
WEBAbout. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.
Smithsonian Museums and Zoo: Hours and Locations
WEBAdmission. Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt in New York City.. All Washington, D.C.–area museums and the American Indian Museum in New York are open every day of the year except December 25.The Cooper Hewitt in New York is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Shirley Chisholm: Unbought and Unbossed - Smithsonian Institution
WEBShirley Anita Chisholm (November 30, 1924–January 1, 2005) was the first Black woman elected to Congress. Chisholm represented New York's 12th congressional district from 1969 to 1983. Chisholm served seven terms and championed anti-poverty programs and education reform. Chisholm was a founding member of …
Why do leaves change color in the fall? - Smithsonian Institution
WEBDarker red leaves are the result of a chemical change: Sugars that can get trapped in the leaves produce new pigments (called anthocyanins) that weren’t part of the leaf in the growing season. Some trees, like oaks and dogwoods, are likely to produce red leaves. How much and how fast leaves transform varies by location on the globe.
Video Game History - Smithsonian Institution
WEBVideo Game History. From the earliest days of computers, people have found ways to play games on them. These early computer programmers weren’t just wasting time or looking for new ways to goof off. They had practical reasons to create games. During the 1940s and 1950s, computers took up entire rooms and were so expensive that only ...
The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe largest and most famous of all the pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza, was commissioned by Snefru's son, Khufu, known also as Cheops, the later Greek form of his name. The pyramid's base covered over 13 acres and its sides rose at an angle of 51 degrees 52 minutes and were over 755 feet long. It …