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Smithsonian Gardens’ 28th annual orchid exhibition is underway at the Kogod Courtyard
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
The history paintings of this great Neoclassical artist prove the wonderful benefits that inclusion can bring
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowers
For more than 150 years, Heidelberg locals and tourists have enjoyed the "Studentenkuss," or Student Kiss—a praline nougat on a waffle wafer covered in dark chocolate
A chic light fixture reveals how female designers remade the Tiffany brand—and went largely uncredited for nearly a century
A decades-long forgery scheme ensnared Canada’s most famous Indigenous artist, a rock musician turned sleuth and several top museums. Here's how investigators unraveled the incredible scam
A new show at the Whitney showcases the visionary who devised the art world’s first artificial intelligence
Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season
Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world
The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has long been associated with prosperity and imperial power
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Celebrate the cherished American sport before the big game
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
Welcome to the Cordova Ice Worm Festival, a quirky local tradition honoring the mysterious creatures that live in glacial ice
Ryan Murphy's new mini-series dramatizes the "In Cold Blood" author's betrayal of an insular group of Manhattan socialites
During Carnival, villagers wearing wooden masks and dressing like fearsome “tschäggättä” terrorize the streets
Artists like Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Hendrick Avercamp documented locals' resilience in the face of freezing winters and food shortages
Wilkie Collins drew on his legal training to dramatize the inequality caused by outdated laws regarding marital and property rights
Northern Europe and the British Isles
These selections from the Smithsonian magazine photo contest will transport you to the small Scandinavian island
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