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Oct 2023
37m 54s

Resurrected: Spooked at the Smithsonian

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
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The Smithsonian Institution was founded on principles of reason and scientific inquiry. So why is the Smithsonian home to countless tales of unexplained phenomena and—dare we say—ghost sightings? Inspired by an apparition at the National Museum of American History, we creak across museum attic floorboards, sneak into an old house in the woods, and even trave ... Show More
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