A daytime tour of the Magellan facility and its surrounding hillside is topped off by a perfect evening of stargazing
Up high among wild burros and llamas, a Smithsonian astronomer observes and studies the millions of stars in the sky
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough explores Santiago before heading to the Las Campanas Observatory in the Chilean Andes
In France’s Loire Valley, domesticated cave dwellings, known as troglodyte homes, offer a history as rich as the region’s chateaus
A trip back in time
Musings of a native
Two dueling archetypes dominated 20th-century American politics. Is it time for them to be reconciled?
From curried catfish to baba ghanouj, Chicago serves up what may be the finest ethnic cuisine going
In Florida's panhandle, vibrant Pensacola stakes its claim as the oldest European settlement in the United States
Untrammeled wilderness and new age enclave, Big Sur retains its rugged beauty and quirky charm
Highlights & Hotspots
Eager enthusiasts track Chicago’s indigenous—and sometimes endangered—food traditions
The city that has it all
A beautiful stop between St. Louis, Mo. and Denver, Co.
Once the dazzling capital of ancient Persia,Isfahan fell victim to neglect, but a new generation hopes to restore its lost luster
Idaho's natural beauty is what makes novelist Anthony Doerr feel so much at home in Boise
Ghost towns and ancient history await travelers who take the four-hour drive from Athens to this ancient peninsula
The center of ancient Greek civilization is now home to a magnificent modern museum that highlights the city's storied past
The small island has served an integral role in modern Greece history as a naval stronghold and hotspot for celebrities
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