The spellbinding refrains of the kulning call reflect a tradition that offered women freedom and independence
A treasure trove of data trapped in pressed seaweed helps explain the collapse of Monterey Bay's sardine fishery in the 1950s
Globetrotting pathogens have caused forest-felling disasters that scientists are doing their best to contain
As the Trump administration seeks to fill a vacancy on the Court, a look back at the forgotten mid-19th century battles over the judiciary
One company has exclusive rights to the source of the iconic pigment—a copper mine's supply of iron deposits that may last just a century more
Birds adapted to singing above the urban noise chirped lower, softer melodies
Nearly half a century after its humble invention, the cube continues to be a global sensation. What’s the secret?
Outdoor dining is having a moment. Let these traditions from eight different places help you put together the ultimate open-air meal
At one-month-old, all signs point to a healthy, strong cub
For more than seven decades, the North Carolina memorial has courted controversy in unexpected forms
A teenager asked that age-old question on TikTok, creating a viral backlash, and then, a thoughtful scientific debate
A new show at the National Portrait Gallery spotlights 24 authors, including Lorraine Hansberry, Sandra Cisneros and Maxine Hong Kingston
Test your mettle with this puzzle created exclusively for 'Smithsonian' readers
An incisive history of a Halloween snarl
You've got questions. We've got experts
Finding the next awe-inspiring artifact requires flexibility, help from the community—and a healthy dose of good luck
The voracious, shape-shifting insect native to Asia is attacking crops, vineyards and trees
In her new book, author Lori Zimmer reveals some of the city’s best art pieces not found in museums
The CDC recommends 6 feet or more, the WHO about half that distance, but experts say the science is far from settled
When it came to exploring the stars, Americans had to see it to believe in it
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