Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

Animals at Hart

Hart was devoted to the animals in his life: his pets, co-stars, and neighbors.

Gems of the Americas

Travel back in time with one of NHM's most beloved gems, this video from our vaults. 

The How and Why of Colorful Feathers

Equal parts ornithologist and evolutionary biologist, Assistant Ornithology Curator Dr. Allison Shultz has been investigating two questions throughout her research career: how are birds colorful, and why are birds colorful.

Itsy-Bitsy Made Big

Our Insect Expert Trains Her Lens on the Tiny

Mind-Blown Science: Dr. Luis Chiappe and NHM's T. rex Trio

Dr. Luis Chiappe, Director of NHM's Dinosaur Institute, explains why NHM’s spectacular T. rex growth series blows his mind.