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American artist George Ault had the ability in his paintings to take specific locations in Woodstock, New York, where he lived from 1937 until his death in 1948, and make them seem universal. Shown here is Ault's Daylight at Russell's Corners, 1944.

George Ault’s World

Structured with simple lines and vivid colors, the paintings of George Aultcaptured the chaotic 1940s in a unique way

In April 2005, Zazi, one of the National Zoo’s female cheetahs, gave birth to six cubs.

What Animal is the Best Mother?

Cheetahs and gorillas have some of the strongest maternal instincts, according to a National Zoo biologist

Alain Touwaide, a science historian in the botany department at the National Museum of Natural History, has devoted his career to unearthing lost knowledge.

What Secrets Do Ancient Medical Texts Hold?

The Smithsonian’s Alain Touwaide studies ancient books to identify medicines used thousands of years ago

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Smithsonian Folkways Releases “Civil War Naval Songs”

In timing with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Smithsonian Folkways has released a new collection

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One Year Later: Deepwater Horizon

Tomorrow, April 20, marks the one-year anniversary of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig off the coast of Louisiana

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Facial Features of Men and Women Got More Similar?

Original copy of the very first Confederate imprint defining the moment that the first southern state formally seceded from the United States of America.

150 Years Ago: The Civil War Begins

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Robots Get Some Curatorial Respect at the American History Museum

British historian Bettany Hughes brings Socrates to life 25 centuries after his death in The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life.

Bettany Hughes on Socrates

The biographer and author of a new book discusses what new there is to learn about the ancient Greek philosopher

Tom Mirenda helps maintain the nearly 8,000 orchids in the Smithsonian's collection.

Tom Mirenda on Orchids

The Natural History Museum’s orchid expert talks about the beloved flowers

Using motion-activated camera-traps, Smithsonian WILD captured unsuspecting animals, such as this snow leopard in China, from all over the world.

The Secret Lives of Animals Caught on Camera

Photographs shot by camera traps set around the world are capturing wildlife behavior never before seen by humans

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Must See: Bill Cunningham New York

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Experiments in Cooking: Salmon Poached in the Dishwasher

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The Smithsonian Gets WILD! Check Out These Hilarious Wild Animal Pics

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Nothing Says I Love You Quite Like a Heart-Shaped Meatloaf

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Woo at the Zoo Preview: Lions and Cheetahs, Up Close and Personal

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Smithsonian Scientist Discovers Seven New Fish Species

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Happy Birthday, John Deere!

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Eat Like the Fans Do

Along with clever new commercials, good grub is an essential part of the viewing experience

Bill Moggridge, director of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, was the recipient of the 2010 Prince Philip Designers Prize.

Q and A with Bill Moggridge

The director of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum discusses the future of computing and design

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