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A Rare Look at Tucker Cars

Collector David Cammack owns three of the 43 remaining cars in existence designed by Preston Tucker, which he puts on display in a secluded museum in Virginia

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Writing Letters to Everyone in the World

Two British artists travel to Pittsburgh for their second installment of their "Mysterious Letters" art project.

Flipping Out Over Pinball

David Silverman has collected more than 800 pinball machines to preserve their history and create a national pinball museum

The Mariachis of Puebla

The streets of Puebla, Mexico are filled with the sound of Mariachis who sing at most traditional Mexican ceremonies.

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Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum: Lights! Camera! History!

Cast, crew and curators take us behind the scenes during the filming of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Fenestrelle Fortress

15 Must-See Endangered Cultural Sites

Some of the world's most precious and historic sites can be visited today—but might be gone tomorrow

Your Kind of Town

Your Kind of Town

What makes your city, suburb or small town special? Share a favorite memory or anecdote about your hometown

Photo Galleries

Cahaba River

The Cahaba: A River of Riches

An unsung Alabama waterway is one of the most biologically diverse places in the nation, home to rare flora and fauna

Alex Katz

Alex Katz Is Cooler Than Ever

At 82, the pathbreaking painter known for stylized figurative works has never been in more demand

Crowd looking at Apollo 11 launch

Moonwalk Launch Party

The launch 40 years ago of Apollo 11, which put a man on the moon, brought Americans together during a time of nationwide unrest

Terra cotta soldiers

Terra Cotta Soldiers on the March

A traveling exhibition of China's terra cotta warriors sheds new light on the ruler whose tomb they guarded

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Smithsonian magazine presents

6th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest Winners

Out of more than 17,000 entries, Smithsonian and its readers select the year's best