The TikTok-Famous Dubai Chocolate Traces Its Origins to the 13th-Century Middle East
Generation Z is putting its own spin on knafeh, a dish first designed to quash a caliph’s hunger pangs
Seven Cities in the World Where You Can Ride an Aerial Cable Car
Urban planners from Mexico City to Toulouse are adopting the high-flying mode of transit. Will it catch on elsewhere?
Ten Must-See Museums Opening Around the World in 2025
New institutions dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeque and more are expected to welcome visitors this year
The World’s Largest Mammal Migration Is Taking Place in Zambia Right Now
Each year, millions of straw-colored fruit bats descend on Kasanka National Park for a few months, and scientists are working to understand their mysterious journey
Halloween Is Spooky. But So Are These Eight Other Celebrations Around the World
From Setsubun in Japan to Fèt Gede in Haiti, these festivals relish in the macabre
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
15 Playful and Powerful Photos to Celebrate World Elephant Day
Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
From Cisterns to Temples, These Twelve Underground Worlds Are Open for Exploring
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
This Pathbreaking South African Horseman Hands a New Generation the Reins
In Soweto, an unlikely champion offers lessons in riding and in life
Climbing Malawi’s Island in the Sky
A steep, lush massif—the country’s highest peak at 10,000 feet—beckons adventurers
Five Programs Paving the Way for Gender Equality Worldwide
Around the globe, teams of women are taking on traditionally male-dominated roles
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2024
Scheduled to launch this year are new institutions dedicated to astronomy, Nintendo and women artists
A Journey to Discover an African Homeland
New generations of Black Americans are taking intimate tours that connect them with the lands and cultures their ancestors were forced to leave behind
Eight Delicious Wine Regions You May Have Never Heard Of
With less tourist traffic, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites include vineyards that rival France’s Champagne or Burgundy
First Lion Spotted in Chad National Park in 20 Years Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Healthy’
A trail camera snapped a photograph of the lounging big cat, giving wildlife officials renewed hope about the species’ recovery in West and Central Africa
It Takes a Village to Save a Frog
A community in Ghana rallies to help the Togo slippery frog, an effort that benefits their own people and other endangered wildlife
Archaeologists Find the Persian Gulf’s First Known Pearling Town
Located 30 miles north of Dubai, the settlement dates to the sixth century C.E.
In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach
As the big cats return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new project tries to keep people out of the way
Andy Warhol Exhibition Opens in the Saudi Desert
Critics say the show helps bolster the regime’s reputation—and obscure its human rights violations
Photographer Iké Udé Is Retelling Africa’s Narrative With the Power of Portraiture
A new show celebrates the stars of Nigeria’s Nollywood, the country’s vibrant $3 billion film industry
Learning to Love the Hardscrabble Life on Lanzarote
A photographic tour of those who eke out a life on the sunblasted island transformed by a volcano
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