Washington, D.C. has insultingly been named by many as the “Hollywood for ugly people.” D.C. isn’t going to turn into anyone’s idea of Hollywood any time soon, but the District does have its own...

Washington, D.C., the capital of political secrets and cover-ups, has always been ready for its close-up. From classics like “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” to popcorn flicks like “National Treasure,”...

The Smithsonian Institution is routinely given the nickname “the nation’s attic.” This moniker is not surprising considering the Smithsonian holds an estimated 138 million objects and artifacts,...

Georgetown enjoys its seat as “swift Potomac’s lovely daughter,” but during Prohibition, the Potomac swiftly brought something else: illegal hooch. The Potomac River was a key accessory to Washington’s...