Life at the home of George Washington is told anew
From assiduous editorials to destructive superstorms, the last weeks of presidential elections have seen shocking campaign twists
In 1961, archaeologists in southern Israel discovered a mysterious set of documents. They provide clues into the elevated status of Nabataean women
The leader of the deadly slave revolt had a deep Christian faith that propelled his rebellious actions
Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: Cuba
The city's eclectic architecture is both extraordinary and imperiled
Its origins go back to America’s earliest days, but its appearance on the national stage is relatively new
After Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, black leaders and cultural influencers encouraged community self-reliance and pride
Why would grave robbers break into the King of Xuzhou's tomb and leave its most priceless jade treasure behind?
One of the most important sources of Burmese history is a document known as the Glass Palace Chronicle
The legendary trail has carved itself into American history—and, in some places, into the earth itself
A British parachute regiment set off toward Bruneval on the northern coast of occupied France. Their mission: to steal German radar secrets
The curators of the Cultural Expressions exhibition collected stories and artifacts and brilliantly packed 200 years into one round room
It’s impossible to overstate the impact the American diplomat had on the United States’ Cold War policy
Far beyond being insubordinate, the military leader seemed to not grasp the consequences of his desired strategy
Wu Zetian, empress of the Tang Dynasty, was believed to be a cunning and ruthless ruler
Fighting fires in early America was about community, property and rivalry
Before he became president, Adams was the nascent country’s first ambassador to Russia
Photographer Henry Leutwyler usually shoots his camera at celebrities. For this book, he looked at their stuff
Kennedy and Nixon squared off in the first televised presidential debate decades ago and politics have never been the same
What are the key do's and don'ts the candidates should remember when campaigning for the White House?
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