Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Eight years into living in Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, I embrace the seasonal plunge into total darkness
From Setsubun in Japan to Fèt Gede in Haiti, these festivals relish in the macabre
From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience
A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show why it’s one of the most-visited nations on earth
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
From Chaplin’s World in Switzerland to Popeye Village in Malta, these spots celebrate much-loved films and filmmakers
On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirsty
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
Gooseneck barnacles are tasty, but expensive, given the skill and guts it takes to gather them from slick rocks slammed by waves
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
France’s charming capital city welcomes the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
The French are known for their pastries, but few desserts garner as much attention as this dried-out cake resuscitated with rum
These eight institutions, from the Museum of Perfume to the Museum of Fairground Arts, fly under the radar in the French capital
Northern Europe and the British Isles
Every year in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, one of Europe’s largest equestrian events commemorates a lawless time that shaped the region’s identity
Because these social hubs are the glue holding communities together, a growing movement seeks to protect them on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a true crossroads of civilizations
Grassroots exhibitions popping up in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Poland provide a window into ordinary lives during the communist era
Northern Europe and the British Isles
The secret to the world’s sweetest rhubarb? Sealed sheds, total darkness and a little old-fashioned flair
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