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Photographs by Brian Schutmaat, Illustrations by Michael Byers In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs Smithsonian magazine ...

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Dr. Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador at Large and founder the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, has served as the institution's Under Secretary and as ...

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