In the early 1900s, Joseph Mikulec traveled some 175,000 miles on foot, gathering 60,000 signatures in a leather-bound album that is now up for sale
From the beauty of bodies in motion to the symbiotic behaviors of insects, these photographers captured fascinating moments in time
A new documentary from the Smithsonian Channel, 'The Color of Care,' produced by Oprah Winfrey, shines a light on medicine’s biases
The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species
In the 1920s, puzzling inspired a Broadway musical, built a publishing house and counted the queen of England as a fan
Forced to bear her enslaver's children, Mary Lumpkin later forged her own path to freedom
The artist famously inspired the Cubist, but a new book shows that her own paintings deserve renown
The Canadian luthier builds custom instruments from unique materials that deliver impeccable sound
Exotic lumber salvaged from a remote forest in Belize is the world’s most coveted tonewood
Explore the history, culture and natural wonders of the United States territory
Eating, drinking and dancing between food stalls has become a popular way to experience the island
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An Austen expert and a period drama TV critic reflect on the enduring appeal of romance series set in turn-of-the-19th-century England
These innovators pioneered word processing, launched Americans into space and more
The true meaning of a national symbol
From ducks to dolphins, females have developed sex organs that help them deter undesirable suitors and derive pleasure from non-reproductive behavior
A hunting ban has fostered the return of a nearly extinct species
Untold Stories of American History
In the sparse Utah desert, the vital contributions of these 19th-century laborers are finally coming to light
Researchers administered oxytocin to captive animals, and preliminary results showed the big cats were less hostile towards strangers
To reproduce, of course. And a band of volunteers gathers at night to help it—and countless other amphibians—get to the other side
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