Nature
Sam Kean Decodes DNA’s Past
The author discusses his new book, a collection of entertaining stories about the field of genetics titled The Violinst's Thumb
Great Books—and the Best Places to Read Them
Reading while traveling can serve as a sensory supplement to one's surrounding environment. Here are some of my favorite books and where to read them
Colds and Conquests: How A Health Crisis May Have Spurred Roman Expansion
Smithsonian Research Associate Alain Touwaide will argue that a quest for medicinal plants may have spurred Roman expansion at his July 18 lecture
A Treasure Trove of Old Maps at Your Fingertips
Soon, all of the United States Geographical Survey's old topographical maps will be available online
Return of the King Salmon
In the ocean waters just off California's Central Coast, the fish are swarming this summer like they haven't in years
Hungry? Pull Over. Here’s Your Guide to the Best Bets of Roadside Foraging
All along the roadways of America—and the world—there's figs, avocados and wild berries ripe for the picking
Events July 10-12: Questionable Art, Crafty Mail, and the Battle of Shiloh
This week at the Smithsonian, debate the merits of contemporary art, craft your own stationery, and learn more about the Battle of Shiloh
The Tallest, Strongest and Most Iconic Trees in the World
Where to see the greatest trees in the world
Fitness Afar: Great Places to Hang Out at the Bar
Going abroad needn’t mean going flabby—globe-trotters can find pull-up bars and other outdoor gymnastics equipment in some of the most unexpected places
Cork Trees: Soft-Skinned Monarchs of the Mediterranean
A cork tree stripped of its bark will be harvested again in nine years—if people are still using cork by then
Ancient Traditions, New Stories: Reviving the Aboriginal Possum Skin Cloak
Photographer Sarah Rhodes documents how aboriginal communities in Australia are reclaiming their heritage
Spain: Of Sun, Siestas — and Salmon?
About a dozen Spanish streams support native runs of Atlantic salmon, but anglers are deeply divided about how to fish for them
Six Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice Around the World
From Eagle Summit in Alaska's White Mountains, watch as the sun dips, dips, dips---but remains just above the horizon
Andorra: The Ugliest Country in Europe?
They had green mountains, trout streams and wildflowers; meadows and waterfalls, but Andorrans made their country the least charming in all of Europe
Can Brown Bears Survive in the Pyrenees?
The keepers of sheep and cows helped eliminate the Pyrenean brown bear, and shepherds are not thrilled to see France's largest predator return
Events June 8-10: World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts, Hat-Making Workshop
This weekend celebrate World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts and hat designer, Lula Mae Reeves
On the Cheese Trail in the Pyrenees
Make a fuss in the road and someone will appear. Spit out some gibberish about “fromage a vendre,” and that should do it. You'll get your cheese
The Family that Never Quits Pedaling
I thought cycling with a laptop and a bottle of wine was hard. Then I met a pair of Dutch cyclists on tour with a grown dog, a puppy---and a baby
Events June 1-3: Native Athletes in the Olympics, Zebra Day, Ocean: Multimedia, Dance, Film and Music
This weekend, prep for the Olympics with some history, meet the Zebras at the zoo and celebrate the ocean in a multimedia experience
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