Stories

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

A female Halichoeres sanchezi, Tailspot wrasse, San Benedicto, Revillagigedos

Research and Collections

Halichoeres sanchezi: A New Fish Species from Mexico’s Revillagigedos Islands

How a team of marine scientists netted a fish species new to science with three dives off a far-flung island

Eponyms are scientific names for species that refer to people, but for mollusks, almost 90% of those people are men. Malacology Curator Jann Vendetti’s research explores the nepotism, sexism, and more behind the naming of species—and how we can do better.

From Butterflies With Love

A behind-the-scenes look reveals how the butterflies in our Pavilion help protect their native habitats

Celebrating Women’s History

Recognizing the history of Women in L.A., past and present.

Choco Talk-o with Sad Girl Creamery

SueEllen Mancini | Sad Girl Creamery

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Celebrating Armenian Communities

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Armenian community in L.A., past and present.

Recent NAGPRA Regulations on the Display of Native American Objects

A Message from NHMLAC President and Director, Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga

Barbara Currasco Mural detail -- Los Angeles City Hall

Naturalist

Painting L.A.'s First Skyscraper

One colorful scene in the soon-to-be-unveiled masterpiece mural by Artist Barbara Carrasco is this detail, which uplifts the story of L.A.’s first skyscraper—City Hall.