In the Smithsonian's long history of studying cultures, we've learned to help people represent themselves
After many an 18-hour day 'tinkering,' and more than 500 patents to his name, Jerome Lemelson is America's most prolific living inventor
How an upside-down biplane on a 24-cent stamp, at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, seemed to jinx early attempts at carrying the mail by air
The experts believe Mount Rainier will give plenty of notice before it erupts again--the problem is that it can kill in other ways
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Don't be misled by their dainty appearance. These ornaments of summer are aggressive predators, amazing fliers and bizarre suitors
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Wielding saber, épée or foil, enthusiasts in increasing numbers are discovering a sport that demands skill, strength – and strategy
From boilermaking to fixing up an angel's wing, Les Compagnons hone marketable skills in a medieval brotherhood brought up to date
An exhibition showcasing works by members of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators opens at the Smithsonian's Ripley Center
In the days when divorce was still a sin and a shame, the city of Reno grew rich and infamous, catering to domestic disharmony
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In its early days, the Smithsonian faced the Civil War, a disastrous fire and a vastly uncertain future
Looking at the Smithsonian from the inside: A 'random sample' of anthropologists, biologists and geologists explain why it is an inimitable place to work
The innovative dwellings designed by Seattle architect James Cutler are rooted in the wooded contours of the land they complement
This huge California lake was a haven for birds and fish, and aimed to be a paradise for man but toxic chemicals and salt may be doing it in
The people of Valmeyer, Illinois, awash in water three years ago, have built a whole new hometown, this time above the flood line
The assignment: pick the best of 140 million items, pack them (many are priceless and irreplaceable) and truck them across the USA
For 25 years, anthropologist Tony Seeger has documented the music of Brazil's Suyá and he now leads the effort to protect their rights
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Architect Douglas Cardinal hopes to realize his plan for making the National Museum of the American Indian into a Washington landmark
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