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The Hope Diamond: An American Legend

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Christina DeVoss from Smithsonian Student Travel

For more than 50 years the Hope diamond has been part of the collection at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C. In fact, the diamond was donated by jeweler Harry Winston to the museum 53 years ago today. … Keep reading …

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National Museum of Natural History turns 100

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Melissa

Yesterday the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) turned 100!  The museum, whose 126 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts include the Hope Diamond, is dedicated to inspiring learning and discovery of the natural world through research, exhibitions and education … Keep reading …

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