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The Bead Museum of Washington DC provides a fascinating look at the history of beads from prehistoric to the present.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

Seeing the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. is easy on the Circulator, a tourist-friendly shuttle that runs frequently and is much cheaper than taxis.

How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream

James W. von Brunn's latest crime of murder at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. was only his most recent hate crime.

The Holocaust should be studied within the curricula of various disciplines in order to expose students to the most heinous crimes against humanity in the 20th Century.

The City of Baltimore agreed to subsidize the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Gallery so that admission is free. What better way to offer art to the masses?

A low-cost scholarly tour casting light on female criminals is among many one-day US senior visits to landmarks, musical events, and art exhibits.

On January 23, 1960 Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh pulled off a feat so great people who have tried to break their record eventually don't even dare try and come close.

There's been much excitement over the new Seven Wonders of the World list, but that list isn't made from a kid's perspective. Here are the Seven Wonders of Family Travel.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian brings together the same cast from the original film along with some new characters for another fun adventure.

The Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field, north of Seattle, is a magnet for aviation and history enthusiasts, offering up-close views of famous WWII fighter planes.

The last community of European Jews was rescued from death in the final days of World War II by a singular man whose passion serves as a role model for every generation.

Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages

The unique outward appearance of the museum gives the visitors the first hint that what they will experience inside will be totally different than other museums.

The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.

See if you can answer these questions about these two abstract, pop artists from the 20th century.

Allowing 937 Jews to leave Germany in May 1939 served Nazi propaganda goals, particularly when the the United States rejected asylum after Cuba refused their entry visas.

A look at visiting artists, tuition and famous alumni of the top undergraduate art schools in the United States.

The biggest problem with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is that Michael Bay's films already feel like sequels:

The breakthrough was their invention of three-axis control, which enabled effective steering and maintaining equilibrium. This remains standard on fixed-wing airplanes.