After Selling for $43 Million, Rare Copy of the Constitution Goes on Display
The new exhibition explores diverse interpretations of the document's founding values
Jim Thorpe's 1912 Olympic Gold Medals Are Finally Reinstated
Officials removed the Native American athlete's victories from Olympic records in 1913
Hidden van Gogh Self-Portrait Discovered During a Routine X-Ray
The image has been obscured behind another painting for over a century
Three Men Charged for Trying to Sell Stolen 'Hotel California' Notes and Lyrics
Worth over $1 million, the handwritten materials were originally stolen from the Eagles’ Don Henley in the 1970s
Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Trove of Sixth-Century Gold Jewelry
Found in Denmark, most of the 22 objects are bracteates, or medallions inscribed with mystical symbols
Ancient Christian Settlement in Egypt Shows Evidence of Urban Planning
Dated to the sixth century C.E., the Marea complex boasted public baths and a hospital
Banksy Murals in England Defaced, Removed Just Days After Appearing
Vandals targeted two scenes in the street artist’s latest series. Local officials covered up two others
Overlooked Section of Hadrian's Wall Discovered Beneath Busy Newcastle Street
Routine work in the English city revealed a ten-foot stretch of the barrier that once marked the Roman Empire's northwest frontier
Security Guards to Curate First-of-Its-Kind Exhibit at Baltimore Museum of Art
Opening in March 2022, the show will feature hidden gems inspired by personal stories
World's First 3-D-Printed Steel Bridge Debuts in Amsterdam
The newly opened overpass measures 40 feet long and weighs 6 tons
Why a Newly Installed Statue of Marilyn Monroe Is So Controversial
In the era of #MeToo, some view the sculpture—now on view in California—as a symbol of sexism
The 1950s TV Show That Set the Stage for Today's Distance Learning
"Sunrise Semester" gave a generation of women a second chance at higher education
Our Ten Most Popular Stories of 2020
From Anglo-Saxon artifacts to copper's antibacterial properties, systemic racism and murder hornets, these were the most-read stories of the year
Eight Elaborate Christmas Displays Across America—and the People Behind Them
In her new book, photographer Danelle Manthey captures a distinct type of American folk art: Christmas light decoration
Why National Marine Sanctuaries Are Another of America's Best Ideas
Chart the waters of America's 14 aquatic sanctuaries in this new offering from Smithsonian Books
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
The National Zoo Reveals Its New Panda Cub's Name
Members of the public voted to name the three-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji, or "little miracle"
How Tyrus Wong's Christmas Cards Captivated the American Public
The unlikely Hollywood visionary of 'Bambi' fame designed what would become some of the most popular holiday stationery of all time
How Surfing Suckerfish Stick to Whales
Scientists discover the secret behind remoras' ability to cling to their hosts in fast-flowing waters
Long-Lost Jacob Lawrence Painting Spent 60 Years Hanging in NYC Apartment
A museum visitor realized she'd seen the missing work—part of the artist's "Struggle" series—in her neighbor's living room
