An Oral History of the March on Washington
Americans who marched on Washington 60 years ago under a blazing sun recall the day they were part of a turning point in history
Travel to Europe’s Most Stunning Landmarks in Under Four Minutes
Spanning three months, 21 countries and thousands of photos, “Nightvision” celebrates the finest architecture in Europe
VIDEO: Mantis Shrimp vs. Octopus
Watch as the popular crustacean gets snared by its predator's tentacles. Will it survive?
Announcing the Winners of the 2013 Smithsonian In Motion Video Contest
We received over 200 videos about a wide range of subjects, but only one could be declared our grand prize winner
Saving the World's Largest Old Growth Red Pine Forest
Located in Ontario, Canada, Wolf Lake faces the threat of mining for the next 21 years
Editor’s Pick: The Coffin Maker
Coffin maker Marcus Daly describes the personal experience of building the final resting place for someone
Editor’s Pick: Growing the Best Organic Coffee
In Southeast Brazil lies a town with a population of around 14,000 people that just happens to be the home of some of the best organic coffee in the world
Editor’s Pick: Wrongfully Admitted to Sunbury Asylum
In 1945, Maraquita Sargeant, a mother of five young children, was admitted against her will to Sunbury Mental Asylum in Australia
Editor’s Pick: The Tape Artist
Using empty boxes and masking tape, artist Sarah Anne DiNardo crafts beautiful and ornate sculptures
Editor’s Pick: Amp Up the Classroom
At Fairmont Heights High School in Prince George's County, Maryland, an unusual class is aimed at students with the gift of music
Editor’s Pick: Michigan’s Spectacular Upper Peninsula
There are few places in the United States more picturesque than Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Editor’s Pick: The Beauty of Letterpress
Filmmaker Danny Cooke captures a day in the life of Paul Collier as he goes through the elaborate steps to create typographic works of art
Editor’s Pick: Amazing Chicago Timelapse
When executed properly, timelapses can be absolutely spectacular
Editor’s Pick: Hearing Aids in the Developing World
The Starkey Hearing Foundation's initiative to donate one million hearing aids to children in the developing world by 2020
Lights! Camera! In Motion!
Introducing the Smithsonian.com video contest
The Civil War, Now in Living Color
How one author adds actual blues and grays to historic photographs
Flower Power, Redefined
In a new book, Andrew Zuckerman embraces minimalism, capturing 150 colorful blooms on white backdrops
Why Polaroid Inspired Both Steve Jobs and Andy Warhol
Beloved by innovators and artists alike, the camera company dissolved into history once it lost its beloved CEO. Apple should take note
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