How an upside-down biplane on a 24-cent stamp, at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, seemed to jinx early attempts at carrying the mail by air
Geologists Worry About Dangers of Living ‘Under the Volcano’
The experts believe Mount Rainier will give plenty of notice before it erupts again—the problem is that it can kill in other ways
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Dragonflies Are an Odd Combination of Beautiful Things
Don’t be misled by their dainty appearance. These ornaments of summer are aggressive predators, amazing fliers and bizarre suitors
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En Garde! We Seem to Be Getting the Point of Fencing
Wielding saber, épée or foil, enthusiasts in increasing numbers are discovering a sport that demands skill, strength – and strategy
I Owe Them a Lot; They Taught Me the Love of Work
From boilermaking to fixing up an angel’s wing, Les Compagnons hone marketable skills in a medieval brotherhood brought up to date
The Refined Art of Picturing Natural History
An exhibition showcasing works by members of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators opens at the Smithsonian’s Ripley Center
Where You Went if You Really Had to Get Unhitched
In the days when divorce was still a sin and a shame, the city of Reno grew rich and infamous, catering to domestic disharmony
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In its early days, the Smithsonian faced the Civil War, a disastrous fire and a vastly uncertain future
Looking at the Smithsonian from the inside: A ‘random sample’ of anthropologists, biologists and geologists explain why it is an inimitable place to work
Houses Built to Move the Spirit—and Save Trees
The innovative dwellings designed by Seattle architect James Cutler are rooted in the wooded contours of the land they complement
The Life or Death of the Salton Sea?
This huge California lake was a haven for birds and fish, and aimed to be a paradise for man but toxic chemicals and salt may be doing it in
Making History by Rising to New Heights
The people of Valmeyer, Illinois, awash in water three years ago, have built a whole new hometown, this time above the flood line
The Nation’s Treasures Take to the Highways for a 12-City Tour
The assignment: pick the best of 140 million items, pack them (many are priceless and irreplaceable) and truck them across the USA
The Suyá Sing and Dance and Fight For a Culture in Peril
For 25 years, anthropologist Tony Seeger has documented the music of Brazil’s Suyá and he now leads the effort to protect their rights
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A New Vision for a Museum on the Mall
Architect Douglas Cardinal hopes to realize his plan for making the National Museum of the American Indian into a Washington landmark
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For These Precious Scrolls, Aged Glue and ‘Damage Maps’
Not to mention patience, as 40 of them go from the Freer Gallery to six workshops in Japan to undergo a complete overhaul
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A Curator Hunts Down the American Photography Collection of Her Dreams
A curator hunts down the American photography collection of her dreams
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