A swirl of dance portraits complement a single Swiss loan of Hodler’s Italian dancer
We can learn crucial lessons by examining the natural forces that shaped Rome's rise and fall
Glorified with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, Ephraim McDowell is a hero in Kentucky, but the full story needs to be told
A new photography book uncovers the last days (and lasting legacy) of a New York institution
How a reptile mix-up and a fortuitous dose of breastmilk helped researchers tap into biodiversity in Africa’s eastern Congo
From music behind prison bars to a San Francisco building with a dark past, here are the top 10 pieces we published last year that deserve another look
By monitoring every grumble, shiver and burp our planet makes, researchers hope to be more prepared to take action when things go awry
Over a half century after the crash of UN DC-6 on September 18, 1961, a new investigation is launched
Rosie the Riveter wasn’t the only woman who pitched in on the homefront
The Cooper Hewitt's collection of some 1,000 bags reveals a few with some very cheery holiday scenes
<i>Smithsonian.com</i> asks paleontologists how their work will change after the decision to slash Bears Ears and Grand Staircase
It's designed to stimulate neural pathways in the brain tied to sustaining attention and controlling impulsivity
Our picks are full of silly words, weird animals and unknown histories
By printing custom bone prostheses, researchers hope they can better fix a certain kind of hearing loss
In South Dakota, thousands of fireflies, in the midst of a mating ritual, compete against the bright stars that light up the dark skies of the Badlands
From heavenly light shows to diabolical dollhouses, the Smithsonian’s winter exhibitions offer something for everyone
The American Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibition reveals how our brains make sense of the world around us
A virulent flu strain would overwhelm developing countries where health care systems are already floundering
A gold-brocade vest at the Smithsonian evokes the innovative musician’s enduring legacy
In December 1942, Chicago Pile-1 ushered in an age of frightening possibility
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