Eras
Eras are periods of time defined by geologic or historic events
Forbidden No More
As Beijing gets ready to host its first Olympics, a veteran journalist returns to its once-restricted palace complex
March 2008 |
By Paul Raffaele
A Brief History of Chocolate
Uncover the bittersweet story of this ancient treat and watch a VIDEO
March 01, 2008 |
By Amanda Bensen
Cixi: The Woman Behind the Throne
The concubine who became China’s last empress
March 01, 2008 |
By Amanda Bensen
Unlocking Mysteries of the Parthenon
Restoration of the 2,500-year-old temple is yielding new insights into the engineering feats of the golden age's master builders
February 2008 |
By Evan Hadingham
Turn the Page
Electronic books may soon vie with library cards for space in your pocket
January 15, 2008 |
By Eric Jaffe
The Mystery of Tikal
An ancient Mayan city, once hidden by overgrown jungle, evokes a childlike sense of wonder
January 2008 |
By Mark Strauss
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
Sound Sessions
Part of Jeff Place’s job as an archivist at Smithsonian’s Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is to field questions from around the world about music. And with his desk, nestled amidst original recordings of songs and interviews with some of the biggest names in music, he is well-prep...
December 03, 2007 |
By Megan Gambino
Revolutionary Real Estate
Statesmen, soldiers and spies who made America and the way they lived
December 2007 |
By Hugh Howard
The Strange Lives of Polar Dinosaurs
How did they endure months of perpetual cold and dark?
December 2007 |
By Mitch Leslie
Romancing the Stone
An Egyptologist explains the Rosetta stone's lasting allure
November 05, 2007 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Symbolically Speaking
A Q&A with hieroglyphs expert Janice Kamrin
November 05, 2007 |
By Jess Blumberg
The Gates of Paradise
Panels from the Italian Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti tour the U.S. for the first time
November 2007 |
By Arthur Lubow
Rebellious Son
Amenhotep III was succeeded by one of the first known monotheists
November 2007 |
By Andrew Lawler
Tongue Tied
Some 200 Native American languages are dying out and with them valuable history
October 31, 2007 |
By Robin T. Reid
Unearthing Egypt's Greatest Temple
Discovering the grandeur of the monument built 3,400 years ago
October 2007 |
By Andrew Lawler
Down to Earth
Anthropologist Amber VanDerwarker is unraveling the mysteries of the ancient Olmec by figuring out what they ate
October 2007 |
By Andrew Lawler
