Momentous or Merely Memorable
The idea that the United States has always been a bastion of religious freedom is reassuring—and utterly at odds with the historical record
Brass bands and slow travel
A pair of woven, beaded garters reflects the spirit of Seminole warrior Osceola
Beneath Oxford University, archaeologists have uncovered a medieval city that altered the course of English history
Some of the most pivotal battlefield innovations throughout history began as peacetime inventions
Winding its way through Appalachia, the scenic road is the result of workers and politicians who blazed the trail in the 1930s
World War I troops were the first to be diagnosed with shell shock, an injury – by any name – still wreaking havoc
Momentous or Merely Memorable
Cataclysms and their consequences
A hymnal owned by the brave leader of the Underground Railroad brings new insights into the life of the American heroine
Author David V. Herlihy discusses his book about Frank Lenz's tragic failed attempt to travel the world by bicycle
For almost as long as there have been automobiles, recreational vehicles have been traversing America
Born in 1860, the famed female sharpshooter skillfully cultivated an image of a daredevil performer with proper Victorian morals
Maturing populations may mean a less violent future for many societies torn by internal conflict
The geopolitical scientist predicts which nations will be fighting for world power in 2050
We salute the basic human urge to remember the future
From the first issue 40 years ago, Smithsonian has blazed its own path through the media landscape
To better understand the ancient Roman world, one archaeologist looks at the graffiti, love notes and poetry alike, left behind by Pompeians
Established to banish dissidents and criminals, these islands are known for their one-time prisoners, from Napoleon to Nelson Mandela
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