A deep dive into the archives yields hundreds of long-forgotten journeys
Within the Smithsonian's collections exists a telltale trace of the weapon that would change the world forever
At long last, the remains of Mungo Man are at rest after an agonizing clash between modern science and an ancient spirituality
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In the late 19th century, they came to work in New England cotton mills, but the <i>New York Times</i>, among others, saw something more sinister
The long-serving researcher at DuPont invented kevlar and contributed to spandex
How did a humble dessert become a recipe for democracy?
From gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still uncovering the truth about life—and death—in the doomed city
The $2,500 verdict, the largest ever of its kind, offers evidence of the generational impact such awards can have
Follow the footsteps of doomed royals and revolutionaries through these architectural marvels
For starters, one of the oldest coasters in America carried coal before it carried passengers
Her beautiful voice famously rang out from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial; a new show takes a look at the highs and lows of her global acclaim
Patented in 1957, the lightweight ball saved players' arms and more than a few windows
Smithsonian curator Paula Johnson addresses many of the questions visitors ask about America’s beloved cooking teacher and her kitchen
Pauline Cushman, now featured in a Smithsonian photography exhibition, unexpectedly found herself spying for the Union after accepting a dare
In the latest episode of ‘Re:Frame,’ Smithsonian curators take a deep dive into the dramatic painting ‘Aurora Borealis’ by Frederic Church
In the 1930s, a forgotten federal bureau experimented with ways to make soy and other products more popular in the U.S.
Europeans sought to recreate the luxury of wintering in the Alps with an indoor rink attraction
At one time, he even invested in a watch company that launched a signature 'Mark Twain' pocket watch
The Smithsonian’s ‘Re:Frame’ investigates how artist Doris Lee gave beer a new post-prohibition image of domesticity and conviviality
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