A just-discovered eyewitness account provides startling new evidence about who fired the shot that sparked the French and Indian War
A new exhibit explores bebop and the Buddha
Forty years ago, a beloved paperback series set the stage for today's obsession with interactive entertainment
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Huynh Thanh Huy presents a striking portrait of a nation undergoing a dramatic shift from agriculture to manufacturing
Method of delivery can influence the bacteria in infants' guts, according to a new study, but differences were found to disappear within nine months
Hitting the High Notes: A Smithsonian Year of Music
The artist gave the "cloud" guitar to the Smithsonian in 1993, but only now do we know it's the same instrument used in the iconic movie
A new curriculum from the American Indian Museum brings greater depth and understanding to the long-misinterpreted history of indigenous culture
Inside the little-known story of the Green Corn Rebellion, which blazed through the Sooner State a century ago
For the first time, the indigenous community is allowed to gather the cherished plant on protected land
The historian has devoted her career to bringing to light the ingenious accomplishments of those who have been forgotten
The legendary newswoman, who died at 75, appeared on a Smithsonian podcast earlier this summer to speak about a favorite topic, the first ladies
It’s 1941 and the Nazis are in full control of the British island of Alderney. They begin to construct fortifications to protect their grip on the Channel
The startup Amble offers monthlong programs connecting creative professionals with needy park nonprofits
Europeans came to the islands unprepared for the destructive storms, even as indigenous people understood their massive power
Open for visitors, these houses model upcycling at its finest
In which the renowned author of thrillers and mysteries praises the Gothic beauty, damaged by fire but destined to inspire again
William O'Dwyer was beloved by New York City. So why did he abruptly leave office and head to Mexico?
Hundreds of big retail centers have gone under, but the shop-til-you drop lifestyle isn't dead yet
After two years of documenting the nation’s craft brewing industry, curator Theresa McCulla makes ready for a public debut
Now, the theremin—a strange little invention that translates hand gestures into pitch and volume—could make a comeback
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