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Where Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Come From?
Take a closer look at where the staples of the holiday dinner originate — from farms across the country, both large and small
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FOOD: An Edible Exhibit Examines Our Many Culinary Cultures
Just in time for Thanksgiving, an exhibit all about what we put on our table at the American History Museum
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The Science of Cooking a Turkey, and Other Thanksgiving Dishes
In a new book, the editors of Cook’s Illustrated share some secrets to preparing the perfect holiday feast
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Paleontologists Puzzle Over Possible Dinosaur Bones
When did dinosaurs start to become giants? Enigmatic bone fragments found in England complicate the debate
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Why You’ll Still Have Room for Pie After Turkey and Stuffing
Scientists say the hormone ghrelin can drive us to eat high-calorie foods like desserts, even on a full stomach
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10 Ways Travel Is Getting Better
Sure, it can get aggravating, but here are some innovations that are making it easier and more enjoyable to take a trip
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Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
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Recapping ‘The Jetsons’: Episode 09 – Elroy’s TV Show
Kids of the 1960s were let in on the secret of how television is made.
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Scientists Say Chimps and Orangutans Have Mid-Life Crises
A new study indicates that, like humans, these great apes go through a nadir of happiness in middle age
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Another Smash Hit on the Thanksgiving Tour: Rovaldi’s “Opening Day”
The next must-see item in our roundup of family-friendly Smithsonian stops is an homage to both baseball and video art
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Giving Thanks to Clothes That Stretch
Seeking comfort, holiday diners will don elastic to indulge their expanding waistlines. They should thank Thomas Hancock and his “masticator”
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Sad News: Soyono the Tiger Dies at the Zoo
The Zoo decided to euthanize its older female Sumatran tiger because of suffering from spondylosis
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The Early History of Faking War on Film
Early filmmakers faced a dilemma: how to capture the drama of war without getting themselves killed in the process. Their solution: fake the footage
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F is for Futalognkosaurus
Though not as famous as other huge dinosaurs, Futalognkosaurus is the most complete giant sauropod ever found
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The Top Seven Human Evolution Discoveries From Tanzania
Fossil finds from Tanzania in the mid-20th century kicked off East African hominid hunting
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Events November 20-22: A Nation’s River, Observations and Festive Foods
This week, Alexandra Cousteau discusses the Potomac, kids can gaze at the skies and the whole family can enjoy a fun-filled Thanksgiving
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At American Art: A New Look on How Artists Recorded the Civil War
A groundbreaking exhibit presents the Civil War through the eyes of artists uncertain of the conflict’s outcome, shedding fresh light on the events
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Death of a Twinkie: What’s a Trash Foodie to Do Without Hostess?
Hostess, the bakery responsible for Twinkies, is declaring bankruptcy and liquidating its assets
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Nikola Tesla the Eugenicist: Eliminating Undesirables by 2100
The inventor may have been brilliant, but his warped views on the future of the population reveals that in the end, he was still just human
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Can We Ever Stop Worrying About Blackouts?
Only if utility companies are able to make their power grids smart enough to spot outages and “heal” themselves
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