Ancient Egypt Meets the 21st Century at the New Grand Egyptian Museum
Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the museum just days after its long-awaited opening.
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Leprechauns Wore Red?! 5 Unexpected Facts about Irish History and Lore
Behind the shamrocks and gold-tipped rainbows, Ireland is packed with surprises—both in its history and in the ways it has shaped culture far beyond its shores.
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Lovespoons & Salted Coffee: Tales and Traditions of Love from Around the World
Beyond the chocolates and roses of Valentine’s Day, the world is full of unique courtship customs and enduring love legends.
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How the Journey Began: 55 Years of Traveling the World with Smithsonian
Smithsonian's educational travel program was one of the first of its kind when it debuted nationally in 1970, and it quickly found an audience eager to explore places both familiar and far-flung—from New Mexico to post-Mao China and the Soviet Union.
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