A century and a half later, the sinking of the S.S. Pacific remains one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the region’s history
Published on this day in 1845, the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a dark and melancholic tone
The papers connected to author A.A. Milne—including original drafts, illustrations, letters, poems and corrected proofs—sold at auction for more than $118,000
The car, launched in 2018 on a SpaceX rocket’s upper stage, is one of many human-made objects in deep space that could potentially be mistaken for natural celestial bodies
The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are entombed
The portrait of a fisherman was found in Minnesota by an anonymous collector. A new analysis has concluded that it could be the real deal
Alaska is nicknamed "The Great Land," and for good reason: it is wild, rugged and expansive. In a series of articles, Smithsonian magazine explores the history, culture and natural wonders of the 49th state.
Togo, not Balto, was the driving force behind the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, which found teams of mushers and sled dogs delivering antitoxin to children suffering from diphtheria
These fascinating serpents embody acclaimed qualities including cunning and intelligence
Architecture students at the University of Hong Kong invented a cooling apparatus that attaches to a construction helmet
New institutions dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeque and more are expected to welcome visitors this year
A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian society
Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, are the latest black-and-white bears to call the nation's capital home
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