Mr. Edison Takes a Holiday
At Seminole Lodge, where the inventor wintered over in Fort Myers, Florida, he kept a second lab going strong
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George Washington Slept Here
A great and good man, but bringing him to life in a debunking age is a hard row to hoe
Looking to the Future
Five years of heading the Smithsonian continues a proud legacy, but much remains to be done
Washington Slept Here
A look at the first president’s “best bed” leads to a recollection of the real man and his exemplary life
The Return of the Elk
Monarchs of the mountain West, they once ranged all the way to the Eastern Seaboard. Now they are coming home
When the Earth Froze
The rocks tell us that at least twice, the earth has frozen over from the poles to the equator
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Animal Old Folks
For the National Zoo’s esteemed senior citizens, only the very best in geriatric medical care will do
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An Act of Faith and the Restorer’s Art
Just two years after a devastating earthquake, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi reopens its doors
Going Toe to Toe with Shoes
At Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, footwear opens a window on the lives and lore of peoples throughout the ages
It’s More than Just a Game
Each time Army and Navy play football, as they will for the 100th time next month, the fiercest rivalry in sports is renewed
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A Passion for Learning
The opportunity to broaden one’s horizons at the Smithsonian is a job perk to be relished
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A Darkness in Donora
When smog killed 20 people in a Pennsylvania mill town in 1948, the clean air movement got its start
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The “Sea Canary” Sings the Blues
The beluga whales of Canada’s St. Lawrence River have endured a lot over the years, but they’re still around, and still controversial
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A Jewel in the Dry Tortugas
Barren, birdy and beautiful, Florida’s remote Fort Jefferson has tales, terns and not much fresh water
IMAX Takes Us Undersea in the Galapagos
Filmmakers shooting a new 3-D IMAX movie discover tragedy and technical challenges amid moments of breathtaking beauty
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