The roads not taken for these 13 lucky souls saved their lives
With more American men and women in prison than ever before in our history, millions of children are struggling with the effects of a fractured family life
Three photo essays explore the history and modern-day consequences of the world's highest incarceration rate
Commissioned for <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine, this painting shows a leader at a crossroads
How one artist created a show inspired by the neurological experience of synesthesia
As the nation teetered on the brink of war in the 1930s, two Western-educated thinkers struck out for the hinterlands to save their country's riches
The dazzling offshoot of the marching band gets its moment in the spotlight
The recent discovery of the grave of an ancient soldier is challenging accepted wisdom among archaeologists
College football seasons come and go, but the joyous thunder of Jackson State's iconic marching band rolls on
The entertainment company has been in the business of Americana since its inception
The record that introduced millions of Americans to a new kind of music
Here are some of the best titles to hit shelves this past year
Photographer Mark Marchesi spent four years tracing images from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, "Evangeline"
How a Mesoamerican insect once created the globe's most coveted color
The city's image as a mecca of Southwestern-themed art and folksy spiritualism has begun to evolve, thanks to artists and entrepreneurs
A Smithsonian scholar revisits those critical decisions Jacqueline Kennedy made following the death of her husband
The new film captures the quiet essence of the couples’ powerful story, says Smithsonian scholar Christopher Wilson
A tradition beginning in war and ending in cake
Photographer Emanuele Fornasier spends hours capturing the intricacy of chemical reactions
Several innovative art shows, some which close early in the new year, are a must-see
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