Count Rumford and the History of the Soup Kitchen
The story behind Salvation Army’s red collection kettles
Games to Play Around the Dinner Table
Suggestions for every type of dinner party
Pigs, fish, beans and cakes are among the many delicacies consumed around the world to celebrate the new year
Postmodernism’s New Typography
In an act of rebellion against the prevailing Sans serif aesthetic, designers looked to celebrate creativity in their digital fonts
Five Fake Memoirs That Fooled the Literary World
Fiction was stranger than truth in these examples of authentic autobiographies that were anything but that
Smithsonian’s 2010 Notable Books for Children
In our annual tradition, we present some of the best that children’s literature has to offer this year
From scientific mysteries to secrets from the Revolutionary War, here are the most-read stories on Smithsonian.com this year
Exploring the Video Art of Fiona Tan
Take a tour of the contemporary artist’s innovative work in a new exhibit at the Sackler Gallery
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