Acupuncture has gone in and out of fashion over the centuries in both China and the West.
- Distance Learning Resources
- Smithsonian's Learning Lab
- Becoming US
- Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It)
- Ripped Apart: A Civil War Mystery
Distance Learning Resources
Teachers and caregivers: we're here to support you. Find resources for distance learning here at History Explorer and at Learning Lab.
Smithsonian's Learning Lab
Discover millions of artifacts, recordings and texts from the Smithsonian and create your own digital collection.
Becoming US
A new educational resource for high school teachers and students to learn immigration and migration history in a more accurate and inclusive way.
Ripped Apart: A Civil War Mystery
Could there be ghosts trapped in the basement of the National Museum of American History?
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In honor of the month of Ramadan ending this week, we wanted to share this page from the museum's collection.
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If you guessed the Cold War, you're correct.
@MilHistCurator reports how the lessons of Cold War civil defense are… https://t.co/yvjmxJXj7I
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