More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists,... more
They carried torches and marched at night. Their goal: defend free speech in America. What started as a small group... more
Imagine Jaws without the sneaking tuba. Or Psycho without the shrieking violins. Music can help a horror film strike fear... more
In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Frodo becomes invisible when he puts the Ring on his finger. Well, at... more
During the mid-1800s, one third of all paper money in America was thought to be fake. It was the golden... more
Sidedoor returns for its eleventh season on Wednesday, September 18th!
Within just a few years, artificial intelligence systems that sometimes seem to display almost human characteristics have gone from science... more
There aren’t many portrait artists who get recognized on the street, but it happens to Devon Rodriguez all the time.... more
Next up in our summer playlist, we bring you an episode of The Kitchen Sisters Present, a podcast featuring sound-rich... more
In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines,... more
It’s been called ‘the most noble and absurd undertaking ever attempted by any state.’ During the height of the Great... more
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