Stories

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

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Research and Collections

Walruses: On the Tusk of Greatness

With the discovery of the oldest tusked walrus yet, NHM scientists are getting to the root of the walrus’ long tooth.

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La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park

Time Machine Window: A Look Back at Ice Age Los Angeles

Take a look at Los Angeles through Ice Age lenses

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La vitrina de la fiebre del oro en Gem Hall

Discovering Gold: Exploring the California Gold Rush

Uncover the history of California's Gold Rush through NHM's Gem and Mineral Hall

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Fishes Across America: Into the Midwest

Look out! Killifish coming through

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Fishes Across America: Shoshone, Idaho

A different Shoshone, a different sucker: Catostomus columbianus, the bridgelip sucker

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Native American Heritage Month

Recognizing the rich and thriving community of Native Americans in L.A.

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Salakot and traditional dress

The Filipino Salakot

Filipino history told through the cultural costume

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Lon Chaney’s Hidden Makeup Secret

How Lon Chaney made himself into "A Man of a Thousand Faces"

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Undead Warrior Hummingbirds

Symbols of rebirth during the Aztec reign.

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Filipino American Mural at Unidad Park titled Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy

Filipino American History Month

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Filipino community, past and present.

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