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Under Your Nose: The Dress Becomes a Work of Art

Oct. 21, 12 a.m.

Avant garde Japanese fashion isn’t exactly the stuff of your typical D.C. museum exhibit. But then again, the Textile Museum isn’t exactly the typical D.C. museum.

Under Your Nose: The Sky’s No Limit

Aug. 3, 12 a.m.

Prince George’s County offers some fascinating choices of activities for families. Just down the street from each other — and not far from the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway — are two historic, educational and fun places celebrating major milestones this year.

Under Your Nose: Justice’s Symbol in Stone

July 23, 12 a.m.

Sonia Sotomayor’s installment on the Supreme Court is not yet certain, but the new justice’s actual seat on the bench is a sure thing.

Under Your Nose: History by Land and by Sea

May 21, 12 a.m.

Though Annapolis is known as the sailing capital of the world, there is much to see and experience on land as well. Beyond the beautiful bay, a trip to Maryland’s capital cannot be complete without checking out two onshore sites: the Statehouse and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Under Your Nose: Bakery That Time Forgot

May 11, 12 a.m.

It’s early on a Saturday morning at Catania Bakery at 1404 North Capitol St. NW. Joe Lagana, who comes every Saturday to pick up fresh bread for his family and use the leftover bread as feed on his hog farm in Prince George’s County, answers a question with a question.

Under Your Nose: A Jeffersonian Tribute

April 13, 12 a.m.

With all the focus on the cherry blossoms, one focal point of the Tidal Basin is often forgotten.

Under Your Nose: Chefs Share Secrets of Delicious Dishes in Classes

July 10, 12 a.m.

Have you always wondered why food just tastes better at a restaurant than at home?

Under Your Nose: Unexpected Kitchens

July 7, 12 a.m.

Not so long ago, foodies derided the District’s restaurant scene as lagging far, far behind other hipper, trendier cities. But these days, Washington is awash in upscale, palate-pleasing eateries. Of course, they aren’t cheap.

Under Your Nose: A Trip Back to 1799

March 17, 12 a.m.

In the years following George Washington’s death in 1799, the ownership of Mount Vernon — which at one time was an 8,000-acre plantation — changed hands among family members five times. The former president’s sprawling Virginia estate just proved to be too much to manage, especially as tourists started flocking to the “national shrine.”

Under Your Nose: A Closer Look at Lincoln’s Life

Feb. 25, 12 a.m.

One of the great thrills of living in the capital may be knowing that the giants of American history have left their footprints in buildings all over town.