Rituals and Traditions
Earthquake in Mexico City Reveals 500-Year-Old Aztec Snakehead
The nearly six-foot-long sculpture features well-preserved colors on 80 percent of its surface
The History of Trick-or-Treating Goes Back Centuries
From the ancient Celts to medieval English, the Halloween tradition precedes the costumed children who will soon swarm your block
1,000-Year-Old Sword and Cemetery Unearthed in Finland
Researchers identified eight burials, but they say the graveyard may hold dozens—or even hundreds—waiting to be discovered
The Worldwide History of Tattoos
Ancient ink exhibited religious faith, relieved pain, protected wearers and indicated class
Fall Into Autumn With These 15 Foliage Photos
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the season
Pennsylvania Mummy Gets a Proper Burial After 128 Years in a Funeral Home
Nicknamed "Stoneman Willie," the man visited the town of Reading for a convention of firefighters in 1895
Stunning 16th-Century Turkish Bath Reopens in Istanbul
The revitalized space will feature a museum and contemporary art in addition to traditional bathing
Mysterious 3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch and Stairway Unearthed in Israel
Researchers don't know the purpose of the brick arch, which leads to a set of stairs descending deeper underground
These 15 Photos Explore the Diversity and Rich Culture of Latino Americans
For Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, enjoy these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Amateur Metal Detectorist Makes 'Gold Find of the Century' in Norway
Erlend Bore unearthed a trove of 1,500-year-old gold jewelry—just months after he picked up the hobby
1,000-Year-Old Mummy With a Full Head of Hair Discovered in Peru
The remains belonged to the Ychsma culture, a group that lived in present-day Peru before the Inca came to power
Parisian Booksellers Have Lined the Seine for Centuries. Now, They're Fighting to Stay
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, city officials are trying to relocate the bouquinistes for security reasons
These Ancient Japanese Islanders Created a Signature Skull Shape by Molding Babies' Heads
Some 1,800 years ago, the Hirota people practiced intentional cranial modification
These 15 Photos Capture the Joy of the Fair
It’s fair to say these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are worth a trip down the midway
Metal Detectorists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Gold Coins in Wales
The 15 artifacts are the first Iron Age gold coins ever found in the country
The Puppets Take Manhattan, Celebrating a Rich Global Art Form
The International Puppet Fringe Festival honored puppeteer Ralph Lee, who died earlier this year
Gotta Catch These Pokémon Reimagined Through Stunning Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques
A new exhibition features 20 artists' creative interpretations of Pikachu, Charizard and more
Roman-Era Cemetery With Over 100 Tombs Unearthed in Gaza
The "unprecedented" dig also yielded two rare lead sarcophagi decorated with images of grapes and dolphins
4,000-Year-Old Cemetery Discovered Beneath Future Rocket Launch Pad in U.K.
Artifacts found at the site will help scientists shed new light on the groups living on the Shetland Islands
England's 'Well Dressing' Tradition Features Striking, Elaborate Floral Murals
Also made with other natural materials, the artworks are used to decorate wells and water features around the Peak District
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