The Smithsonian, Gatekeepers of High Strangeness Established in 1846 with an endowment by philanthropist, chemist, and mineralogist James Smithson, the Institute was purported to be “an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” As you will see, the truth is that the Smithsonian is engaged in exactly the opposite effort. As a … Continue reading The Smithsonian, Gatekeepers of High Strangeness