Today in Smithsonian History
Thursday, January 27, 1972
The Renwick Gallery, designed by 19th century architect James Renwick, Jr., opens in the former Corcoran Gallery of…
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Dazzling Diversity
Celebrate the vast and varied insect world through the pages of early illustrated natural history books! Through works ... More...
Nature of the Book Online
Explore early handmade books through the myriad natural materials—animal, vegetable, and mineral—that went into their making. Nature of ... More...
