Culture
Shared traditions, belief systems and values among a social group
Skateboard Culture and Other Seriously Amazing Smithsonian Exhibits Coming to a Museum Near You
Secretary G. Wayne Clough on the Institution's traveling exhibits
April 2013 |
By G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Michael Pollan, World War II and More Recent Books Out This Month
Read about the transformation of food and what happens to it once its in the digestive system
April 2013 |
By Chloë Schama
The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013
From the blues to the big top, we’ve picked the most intriguing small towns to enjoy arts and smarts
April 2013 |
By Susan Spano
Marshmallows: The Perfect Media for Demonstrating Principles of Physics
The gooey confections turn out to be a must-have for at-home science experiments
March 29, 2013 |
By Mohi Kumar
The Jetsons Get Schooled: Robot Teachers in the 21st Century Classroom
Elroy gets in trouble with his robot teacher as we recap the final episode from its first season
March 29, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
PHOTOS: Rarely Seen Central American Ceramics Dating from 1,000 Years Ago
Animal forms, human figures and abstract designs all provide valuable information about the diverse cultures of the region
March 29, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Five Ways to Cook with Peeps
From brownies and milkshakes to casseroles and salads, Easter's favorite marshmallow can go a long way in the kitchen
March 29, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
James Cameron Decides to Let Scientists Use His Awesome Submersible
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution inherits the submarine, which they will use to built even better submersibles
March 28, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Ban Everything: Concern Over Future Blue Laws During the Lead Up to Alcohol Prohibition
If they can ban alcohol, whats next? No baseball?
March 28, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
Butterflies, Baseball and Blossoms: Tours for Your Spring Vacation
Two custom tours come fully loaded with insider information, digital postcards and step-by-step directions
March 27, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
On the Menu This Easter in Newfoundland: Seal Flipper Pie
This breaded pie made from seals has been consumed during the Lenten season since 1555
March 27, 2013 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Can’t Afford a Trip to Hawaii? Here’s Some Aloha Right Here in D.C.
Families preserving the old ways in the young keep Hawaiian culture blooming in DC area
March 27, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
Tip of the Iceberg: Our Love-Hate Relationship With the Nation’s Blandest Vegetable
It's never been the most nutritious green at the grocers, but the versatile lettuce has a knack for sticking around on the dinner table
March 26, 2013 |
By Twilight Greenaway
The Count of Dead Pigs Pulled Out of Chinese Rivers Is Up to 16,000
Recent plagues of dead animals floating down China's rivers may be due to farmers evading heightened environmental regulations
March 25, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
A Gentile’s Guide to Keeping Kosher for Passover
Updated on March 25, 2013 for the latest in Kosher for Passover news The Torah couldn’t make things any clearer. From Exodus 12:14 and 15: “This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the LORD; throughout your generations, as statute forever, you shall keep it as [...]
March 25, 2013 |
By Brian Wolly
People in Israel Really Are Eating Swarming Locusts
While there are simply too many locusts to eat the swarm out of existence, Israelis who do tuck in can enjoy a healthy, kosher snack
March 22, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Postwar Dreams of Flying in Style
The Northrup Flying Wing promised a luxurious experience for the air traveler of tomorrow
March 22, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
Travel Photography: A Discussion With a Pro About Ethics and Techniques
The author discusses the ethics, joys and challenges of photography with Canadian travel photographer Matt Kadey
March 22, 2013 |
By Alastair Bland
The Secret to Olive Oil’s Anti-Alzheimer’s Powers
A natural substance found in olive oil called oleocanthal helps to block and destroy plaque build up in the brain that causes Alzheimer's
March 22, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
