To earn Smithsonian Bird Friendly Cocao Certification, cacao must be farmed under a canopy of native shade trees or next to wild forest that a farmer has committed to preserving. This style of cacao cultivation supports biodiversity and makes production more sustainable long-term. These kinds of bird-friendly cacao operations are rare.
One of the best museums in the world. Must visit.
Marianna Olague's Customer Service Representative is a fine tribute to essential workers who kept the economy running during the pandemic's lockdowns.
The impact of interpreting major events through art works. Must visit.
The National Museum of the American Latino will debut its inaugural gallery in the National Museum of American History on June 18, 2022. Smithsonian will roll out exhibits until the museum finds its permanent home. Must visit.
A faceted poudretteite is so rare that few professional gemologists will ever encounter one.
I haven't heard of bird-friendly coffees. Have you?
Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women features glittering treasures, gleaming coins and eye-catching jewelry and tells a rich story about the universally precious metal and its special relationship with the people of West Africa. Gold also provides an enduring link to the past in a new Sidedoor podcast that takes listeners on a journey through parts of the region. Take note.
