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Edinburgh’s Mysterious Miniature Coffins
In 1836, three Scottish boys discovered a strange cache of miniature coffins concealed on a hillside above Edinburgh. Who put them there—and why?
Document Deep Dive: The Heartfelt Friendship Between Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey
Baseball brought the two men together, but even when Rickey left the Brooklyn Dodgers, their relationship off the field would last for years
Pay No Attention to the Spies on the 23rd Floor
For years, the KGB secretly spied on visitors to the Hotel Viru in Estonia. A new museum reveals the fascinating time capsule and all the secrets within
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Dispatches From a Smithsonian Dig Site
Follow paleobiologist Scott Wing as he looks for 56-million-year-old specimens in the fossil-rich fields of Wyoming
July 2011
Travel
Destination America 2011 - Michigan's Upper Peninsula, California Missions and Morkiami Gardens
The summer splendor of the Great Lakes, architectural beauty of central California and Japanese gardens of southern Florida
May 2011
Great Eats Around the World
Foodies can travel from Italy to Vietnam and Vermont to Texas in search of the best local flavors
February 2011
Destination America 2010 - Venerable Vermont, Bay Area Beauty and Musical Memphis
The covered bridges of Vermont, the gardens of Filoli and the rhythm and blues of Memphis
May 2010
Smithsonian Presents Travels with Rick Steves
With noted travel writer and television host Rick Steves as your guide, explore 20 destinations around Europe for culture, history and relaxation.
May 2010
Winter Olympics History
Vote for your favorite athlete, test your knowledge of Olympic mascots, and learn more about Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics
February 2010
The Great Destinations of the World
From Rome to Cape Town to Vancouver, this guide to our favorite places explores ancient cultures, geologic marvels and urban meccas
December 2009
What Is Your Dream Travel Destination?
Six extraordinary writers picked their dream travel assignments. Where would you go if you could travel anywhere in the world?
September 2009
Travel Journals From the Smithsonian Secretary
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough shares stories from his journeys around the world
May 2009
Destination America 2009 - Big Sur, Pensacola, Chicago
The vistas of Big Sur, the history of Pensacola, and the great eats of Chicago are some of the great destinations in America
April 2009
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
March 2009
Your Kind of Town
What makes your city, suburb or small town special? Share a favorite memory or anecdote about your hometown
January 2009
Dispatches From Colombia
Colombians are hopeful about the future even though their past has been marred by violent conflict
October 2008
What would you add to the Smithsonian Life List?
Add your own itinerary to the Smithsonian's list of places to visit in your lifetime
April 2008
Destination America 2008 - Maine, New Mexico, Florida
Explore notable places from sea to shining sea. Discover Maine's rugged coast, New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo, Florida's crystalline waters and more
April 2008
Where to Live Next: Smithsonian's Guide to Cultured Retirement
With the baby boomer generation preparing to retire, which cities offer the best in culture, lifestyle, dining and entertainment?
April 2008
Highlights and Hotspots of Asia
Explore the Yangtze River in China, travel down Vietnam's Revolutionary Road and learn about the highlights and hotspots of Asia
March 2008
28 Places to See Before You Die—the Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon and More
We've traveled the globe and compiled a "life list" of places to visit before taking the ultimate trip to the great beyond
January 2008
13 Places and Events to See in Your Lifetime
From the hip tradition of hula to living life in Alcatraz—here is Smithsonian's list of unique people, places and events impacting our world
May 2007
Destination America 2007 - Kentucky, Chicago, Maryland and more...
Go on a cultural journey across America as Smithsonian.com explores some of the country's most remarkable places
April 2007
Destination America 2006 - South Dakota, Virginia, Arizona and more...
Explore a Mount Rushmore makeover, the New Guthrie Theater, Tombstone Arizona and more
May 2006
Destination America 2005 - Montana, Mississippi, Massachusetts and more...
From Custer's Little Bighorn battlefield, to Eudora Welty's Mississippi garden, to an underwater wonderland in the Florida Keys--seven destinations to entice our ever-discerning readers
April 2005
Arts & Culture
Eight Unusual All-American Museums
From voodoo to barbed wire, there’s an offbeat museum for every taste
June 2011
Art Auction for Haiti Recovery Project
Buy the cover of Smithsonian's September 2010 issue in an online auction with proceeds donated to the Institution's Haiti Cultural Recovery Project
September 2010
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
May 2009
Dispatch From Cannes
A Smithsonian story on a baby orca leads writer and filmmaker Michael Parfit on a journey to the Cannes Film Festival
May 2009
Archaeology
Environmental Tales in Toolik, Alaska
Follow one journalist's ongoing research into polar climate change in the Arctic Circle
July 2008
Digging up Dinosaurs
Follow a paleontology team as they dig up dinosaurs in Wyoming's Bighorn Basin
July 2008
Excavation at Stonehenge
Discover the secrets of Stonehenge when two experts share stories from their archaeological dig at the ancient site
April 2008
Decoding Ancient Egypt's Alphabet
Learn to decode hieroglyphs and discover other ancient Egyptian treasures
November 2007
Science
Dispatches From a Smithsonian Dig Site
Follow paleobiologist Scott Wing as he looks for 56-million-year-old specimens in the fossil-rich fields of Wyoming
July 2011
Women in Science
Smithsonian spotlights the women that are changing the face of scientific research
March 2011
Ecocenter: The Future of Our Oceans
From oil spills to overfishing, human exploitation of the seas has drastically affected the oceans' coral reefs and wildlife
December 2010
Mysteries of the Universe
For centuries we have looked to the sky, to our solar system and beyond, slowly discovering the secrets of outer space
December 2010
Frontiers of Science
Smithsonian spotlights the men and women who are breaking new ground in the fields of science and technology
July 2009
The Magellanic Penguins of Punta Tombo
On a tiny peninsula in southern Argentina, nearly 400,000 penguins gather to breed and usher in a new generation of their species
June 2009
The Life and Writings of Charles Darwin
200 years after the birth of Charles Darwin, the naturalist's impact on modern science could not be overstated
February 2009
New Ways to Live Energy Efficient
Six individuals explore new energy sources and rethink new ways on how to conserve energy
February 2009
Wonders of the Deep
The National Museum of Natural History's Sant Ocean Hall illuminates the creatures and mysteries of the great blue sea
September 2008
Young Innovators in the Arts and Sciences
Take a look at 37 people under the age of 36 who are shaping the world through their talents in the arts and sciences
October 2007
EcoCenter: Air
Forty years after the passage of the Clean Air Act, researchers have seen great progress while studying the dangers of pollution
September 2007
EcoCenter: Energy
What are governments, companies and households doing to conserve energy and pursue a "greener" future?
September 2007
EcoCenter: The Land
A look at man-made and natural causes that are threatening the Earth
September 2007
EcoCenter: Greener Living
Smithsonian.com takes a look at common and easy ways to go green
April 2007
History
Who Had the Best Civil War Facial Hair?
Among the many officers who fought in the U.S. Civil War, who wore their beard, mustache, mutton chops or sideburns the best?
April 2011
Lincoln's Whistle-Stop Trip to Washington
On the way to his inauguration, President-elect Lincoln met many of his supporters and narrowly avoided an assassination attempt
February 2011
The Civil War at 150
On the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, read about those soldiers and leaders who battled for the future of the country
November 2010
Mysteries of the Ancient World
Probe some of history's oldest secrets and unanswered questions including Easter Island, Stonehenge, the Parthenon and more
September 2009
Object at Hand: Smithsonian.com's Favorite Things
As the magazine's Object at Hand column turns 20, we look back on some of the treasures inside the Smithsonian Institution
May 2009
From Washington to Obama, Inauguration History
Every four years, D.C. celebrates the presidential inauguration with a parade, star-studded concerts, balls and parties
January 2009
Two Hundred Years of Abraham Lincoln
This year, the country commemorates the 200th birthday of our beloved 16th president, Abraham Lincoln
October 2008
Touring the Globe With Journalist Paul Raffaele
From misunderstood animals to diverse cultures and people, Paul Raffaele has traveled the world reporting for Smithsonian magazine
July 2008
Heritage Months
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
George Lopez on humor and race, a national list of festivals and more
September 2010
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
For this year's celebration, read about the culture and history of Asian Americans and attend events being held at the Smithsonian
May 2009
Women's History and Heritage Month
Explore how powerful women have shaped history, from acclaimed artists and writers to world leaders
March 2011
Black History and Heritage Month
Daring slave escapes, civil rights milestones, interview with poet Rita Dove and an essay by President Barack Obama
February 2011
Celebrating American Indian Heritage
Read about those Native Americans who shaped our history and culture, from the Cherokees vs. Andrew Jackson to cooking Native foods
November 2010
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