Places and Structures
Portraits of Resistance
The inaugural show of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
February 2008 |
By Lucinda Moore
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 |
By Smithsonian Magazine Staff
Ponder the Pyramids of Giza
The ongoing debate about how the pyramids were built is a testament to the brilliance of its makers
January 2008 |
By Cate Lineberry
Restoring the Taj Mahal
This year, millions of tourists will visit the marble monument—and the Indian government is restoring it for millions more
January 2008 |
By Kathleen Burke
The Statues of Easter Island
A riddle of engineering hasn't stopped archaeologists from debating how the giant carved stones were transported around the island
January 2008 |
By Jess Blumberg
Sizing Up the Great Wall
Almost too big to comprehend, the 4,500-mile wall has a lore of its own
January 2008 |
By Megan Gambino
Machu Picchu’s Ancient Beauty
The “lost city of the Incas” has captivated visitors with its magnificent setting and detailed stonework
January 2008 |
By Jess Blumberg
The Louvre’s Priceless Masterpieces
Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo are just two of the works housed within the walls of this fortress-turned-royal palace-turned-museum
January 2008 |
By Alison McLean
The Grandeur of Angkor Wat
The 12th century temple is the worlds largest religious structure and a jewel of Khmer architectural style
January 2008 |
By Bruce Hathaway
The Resilient Uffizi Gallery
Having survived bombings and floods, the Florence, Italy museum is home to a priceless collection of art
January 2008 |
By Diane M. Bolz
The Parthenon’s Old World Order
After a recent restoration, the center of the Athenian Acropolis and symbol of Western democracy still inspires
January 2008 |
By Kathleen Burke
The Grand Canyon in All Its Glory
No matter how many times you’ve seen it, visiting the canyon never fails to take your breath away
January 2008 |
By Megan Gambino
Jenny Holzer
The artist Jenny Holzer created For SAAM, a column of light and text, for the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
December 2007 |
By Jess Blumberg
Sculpting Her Vision
A photo gallery of Nora Naranjo-Morse's inspiring outdoor designs
October 31, 2007 |
By Nicole Wroten
Unearthing Egypt's Greatest Temple
Discovering the grandeur of the monument built 3,400 years ago
October 2007 |
By Andrew Lawler
Hatching a New Idea
Electronic eggs hatch new insights into breeding exotic birds at the National Zoo
October 2007 |
By Jess Blumberg
Monumental Shift
Tackling an ages-old puzzle, a French architect offers a new theory on how the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid at Giza
August 01, 2007 |
By Diana Parsell
The Flight Stuff
Amelia Earhart brought her own special style—even to her outerwear
July 2007 |
By Owen Edwards
Jewel of the Jungle
Traveling through Cambodia, our writer details the history and archaeology of Angkor's ancient temples
July 01, 2007 |
By Cardiff de Alejo Garcia
Die Hard Donation
Bruce Willis gives John McClane's blood-smeared undershirt to the Smithsonian. Yippee-ki-yay...
July 01, 2007 |
By Amy Crawford
