Stream these free programs and more this January through the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
Turn your once-ornamented tree into something scrumptious
From Anglo-Saxon artifacts to copper's antibacterial properties, systemic racism and murder hornets, these were the most-read stories of the year
Smithsonian’s archaeologist Ella Beaudoin and paleoanthropologist Briana Pobiner reveal some of the year’s best findings in human origins studies
The museum mourns the passing December 21 of Hank Adams (Assiniboine–Sioux, 1943–2020)
Heading into the new year, consider collecting scientific data while skiing, hiking, surfing, biking and partaking in other adventures
By retracing the steps of scientists working at the turn of the last century, modern researchers document how fish communities have been altered
This year's most intriguing discoveries include an Aztec skull tower, fossilized footprints and Nazi shipwrecks
Discover what it's really like to live and work in space! Astronaut Victor Glover shares his thoughts and little-known facts about being an astronaut
From soaring snakes to surfing suckerfish, nature is an endless source of inspiration
How a once-raucous holiday became a time of childlike wonder and beribboned consumerism
The city is on a quest to solidify its standing as the Northwest Coast arts capital of the world
Best known as a holiday trimming, the parasitic plant is a botanical luminary in its own right
Normally. the German-speaking lands of Central Europe would be bustling filled with food, drink, good cheer, and other longstanding traditional activities
This extraordinary year, we asked how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting people’s families and communities
The scents that you find most comforting can help you feel like you're on the road, even when you're not
A Smithsonian research fellow weighs in on the ways culture proves both vital and resilient
It's more than just a seasoning or a flavor. Jerk is a whole culture worthy of celebrating, especially at Christmastime
Paleontologists uncovered a great deal about the “terrible lizards” this year
How did a misdialed phone number lead to a holiday tradition.
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