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Take Flight With These 15 Awe-Inspiring Aviation Images
See airplanes of all sizes, shapes and colors from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Discover the Fresh and Unexpected Flavors of Slovenia, a Secret European Delight
In the young, tiny nation, inventive chefs are putting their own twists on classic regional dishes, using river trout, berries and other locally sourced delicacies to create some of the hautest cuisine around
How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind
The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public’s view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character
These Historic Sites in the U.S. Were Once Endangered. Now They’re Thriving
Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been naming America’s most endangered historic places, attracting much-needed awareness and funding
The Most Infamous Komodo Dragon Encounters of the Century, From a Fatal Attack on an 8-Year-Old Boy to a Zookeeper Bitten by a Battling Animal
As tourism to see the endangered species is on the rise and their habitat decreases, on some very rare occasions, the animals bite
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See 15 Stunning Photos of California That Showcase the Golden State’s Majestic Beauty
California offers lovely beaches, forests, deserts, mountains and more!
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Celebrate the Beloved Yet Threatened Polar Bear With These 15 Photos
These amazing images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show the Arctic animals at their fierce but adorable best
How the Berlin Wall Became a 100-Mile Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Once one of the world’s most dangerous border crossings, Berlin’s symbol of death and division has been turned into a tangible way to experience history
Cities Are Projecting Their History Onto Streets and Buildings After Dark
Pedestrians in Montreal, Grand Rapids and other locations can time-travel thanks to installations that map historical scenes directly onto the cityscapes
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Celebrate Day of the Dead With These 15 Scenes of Festivities and Remembrance
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show how communities in Mexico and beyond mark Día de los Muertos.
This New York City Park Was Built on Top of a Cemetery
In the late 19th century, city officials turned the final resting place for 10,000 souls into what’s now Greenwich Village’s James J. Walker Park
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Go Chasing Waterfalls With These 15 Awe-Inspiring Images
See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Discover the Mysteries of Italy’s Park of Monsters, a 16th-Century Garden Filled With Strange, Colossal Stone Creatures
The Sacro Bosco’s meaning is the subject of debate, with scholars alternatively describing the sprawling complex as a memorial, an allegorical site or a tribute to ancient civilizations
What It’s Like to Experience Polar Night in the World’s Northernmost Town
Eight years into living in Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, I embrace the seasonal plunge into total darkness
How Captain George Vancouver Mapped and Shaped the Modern Pacific Northwest
The British explorer named dozens of geographical features and sites in the region, ignoring the traditions of the Indigenous peoples who’d lived there for millennia
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With 20 Beautiful Photos That Capture the Richness of Native Culture
The diversity of the Native American experience is honored by the newly christened federal holiday
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See 14 Photos of the Beauty of Cuba Through Its Striking Shoreline and Buzzing Streets
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest capture quintessentially Cuban scenes
Halloween Is Spooky. But So Are These Eight Other Celebrations Around the World
From Setsubun in Japan to Fèt Gede in Haiti, these festivals relish in the macabre
Six Lodge-to-Lodge Hikes That Will Have You Falling in Love With Slow Travel
From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience
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See 24 Beautiful Photos of Fall Foliage in Its Most Vibrant Colors
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the autumn
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