Stories

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

Performance Anxiety: Olympics in Hard Times

The 1932 Los Angeles Olympics under the shadow of the Great Depression

The Great Shark Hunt

A community effort to uncover ancient L.A.

A Fishy Query

Why does this supersized shark’s mouth glow in the dark?

Virtual Tour of Dino Hall - ASL

A virtual visit to the Age of Dinosaurs

The Black Widow's Tangled Rep

Awfully scary or awe-inspiring? Let's unspool the truths about the fascinating spider that induces shivers in even those captivated by other arachnids

Here, Kitty, Kitty

It's been ice ages! Get reacquainted with your friendly neighborhood apex predator

You Herd of Bison in L.A.?

Hoofing it through Ice Age Los Angeles

Science of SpongeBob: Ancient Bikini Bottom

Dive in to the NHM’s extensive fossil collection!

Science of SpongeBob: Deep Sea Dangers

Lionfishes, venom, real-life anchovies and more!

On the Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges

The Importance of Marriage Equality in the LGBTQ+ Community