The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through
Learn about the accomplishments of the Black Americans who served their country abroad, even as they faced discrimination at home
Older, but by no means wiser, the political cartoon character symbolized a mischievous young nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
Pilgrims who left behind ancient graffiti are the subject of new research in the middle of the Nile
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Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest commemorate Labor Day
How mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages, could become the drink of the future
During World War II, the OSS sent Moe Berg to Europe, where he gathered intel on Germany's efforts to build an atomic bomb
The forgotten figure symbolized the hopes—and myths—of the early United States
Using DNA analysis and historic records, his work allows us to look ancient humans in the eye
Northern Europe and the British Isles
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
At the Terezin concentration camp, some of Europe's top artists found solace in creating new work. Today one musician is determined to give them an encore
Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king's psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break from Rome and the annulment of his first marriage
The draft on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture was produced a few hours before King took to the podium
Stanley Tretick documented the demonstration in 1963, but his snapshots were hidden in a trunk, unseen by the public for decades
A newly discovered letter suggests a Newfoundland named Rebel accompanied both Continental and British officers into battle
A new film explores how Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir navigated the 1973 Yom Kippur War
Americans who marched on Washington 60 years ago under a blazing sun recall the day they were part of a turning point in history
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