The Sport of Camel Jumping
In the deserts of Yemen, Zaraniq tribesmen compete to leap camels in a single bound
Vuvuzela: The Buzz of the World Cup
Deafening to fans, broadcasters and players, the ubiquitous plastic horn is closely tied to South Africa’s soccer tradition
Kurdish Heritage Reclaimed
After years of conflict, Turkey’s tradition-rich Kurdish minority is experiencing a joyous cultural reawakening
For Wildebeests, Danger Ahead
Africa’s wildebeest migration pits a million thundering animals against a gantlet of perils, even—some experts fear—climate change
Looting Mali’s History
As demand for its antiquities soars, the West African country is losing its most prized artifacts to illegal sellers and smugglers
Morocco’s Extraordinary Donkeys
The author returns to Fez to explore the stubborn animal’s central role in the life of this desert kingdom
Day 2: Uncovering Earth’s History in the Bighorn Basin
Secretary Clough tours the different Smithsonian excavation sites and discovers some prehistoric fossils while there
Day 1: A Geological Trip Back in Time
Smithsonian Secretary Clough flies to Wyoming to learn about a period of intense global warming that occurred 55 million years ago
Day 5: Bird Watching and Animal Tracking
Living among the African wildlife, Smithsonian researchers are busy studying the symbiotic relationships between flora and fauna
Day 2: What Can Researchers Do To Save the Savannah?
Between water shortages, erosion, and human population growth, the ecosystem and the animals of Kenya face serious risks
Day 1: Seeing Kenya from the Sky
Despite many travel delays, Smithsonian Secretary Clough arrives in Kenya ready to study the African wildlife at the Mpala Ranch
Isfahan: Iran’s Hidden Jewel
Once the dazzling capital of ancient Persia,Isfahan fell victim to neglect, but a new generation hopes to restore its lost luster
Endangered Site: Famagusta Walled City, Cyprus
Once located in the midst of high-volume shipping lanes, a forgotten city with multiple European influences could be lost forever without an intervention
Endangered Site: Chinguetti, Mauritania
The rapidly expanding Sahara Desert threatens a medieval trading center that also carries importance for Sunni Muslims
Endangered Site: The City of Hasankeyf, Turkey
A new hydroelectric dam threatens the ancient city, home to thousands of human-made caves
Endangered Site: Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
The basilica believed to mark the birthplace of Jesus Christ has survived invasions, rebellions and earthquakes
Africa on the Fly
Dangling from a paraglider with a propeller on his back, photographer George Steinmetz gets a new perspective on Africa
Inside Cape Town
Tourists are flocking to the city, but a former resident explains how the legacy of apartheid lingers
Keepers of the Lost Ark?
Christians in Ethiopia have long claimed to have the ark of the covenant. Our reporter investigated
Welcome to Rawda
Iraqi artists find freedom of expression at this Syrian café
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