Beginning in the Renaissance, locals affixed verses protesting various societal ills to six sculptures scattered across the Italian city
Museum collections and a new documentary on Jim Henson’s life and career reveal how his creativity cemented his legacy
Membership services like Flow Club, Flown and Caveday offer online study halls complete with proctors and goal setting
A food history writer and an influential podcast host tell us how our thinking about health and body weight has—and hasn’t—evolved ever since Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters took the nation by storm
A pair of the bears will arrive at the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of 2024
A new paper suggests that plants may use slow seed years to prevent the spread of disease
The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
Tromelin Island became a safe place for birds once the invasive mammals were eliminated
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo contest show why turtles are so terrific
The saga of People's Grocery stands as a powerful reminder of the centrality of Black radicalism to the food justice movement
The giant planet is a world of extremes
Released in 1822, the Travelers’ Tour Through the United States took players on a cross-country adventure
The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
A century ago, two Chicago teenagers killed an acquaintance named Bobby Franks for the thrill of it. The case captivated the nation and continues to fascinate the public today
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
From desert landscapes to glittering beaches, see what this country has to offer
Some make nests inside seashells, while others tote bubbles of air on their backs
Invented 50 years ago, the curious box deciphered an arcane kind of code to offer shoppers a trip into the future
This heady, exquisitely delightful new book reveals the power behind the sequins
From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
Before he helped launch a revolution, Benjamin Franklin was colonial America’s leading editor and printer of novels, almanacs, soap wrappers, and everything in between
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