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The Virginia Beach resident founded the Miller Oil Company, which expanded into installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC systems and a chain of red-and-white Millers convenience stores.

In the early 20th century, selling tonics and tinctures door-to-door meant having well-appointed wagons and cases for your wares

Last month, The New York Times reported on an ultrarare medieval Hebrew Bible that was headed to auction with a record-smashing estimate of up to $50

The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and its partners are aiding in the fight to protect the country's history and to document attempts to erase it

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Traveling Trunks Program sends thematic multimedia resources to libraries, schools, museums, and community centers to boost student engagement and offer long-lasting connections to teaching content.

If one of your New Years resolutions was to finally organize that paper pile, take a look at the 19th-century devices used to store and protect important documents

Galileo Galilei is often recognized as the founder of modern physics. But this popular image neglects one important facet of his personality: Galileo the artist.

Whether you were headed over the fields of snow with family or prepping deliveries with Rudolph, this early 20th century catalog from Sturtevant-Larrabee Co. had the perfect sleigh for your winter activities

a href= https://womenshistory.si.edu/ target= _blank The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum /a has announced a $1 million gift from

Wesley Chenault, who received his Ph.D. in American Studies from The University of New Mexico in 2008, has been appointed associate director for Strategic Initiatives and Programs of the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. In this inaugural role,...