Danube
Smithsonian magazine delivers trusted and incisive reporting on history, science, nature, culture and travel.
Features
Shape Shifting River
The Danube takes its character from the people and places it passes on its 1,770-mile course
Glitter from a Lost World
Treasure found in a handful of prehistoric graves in Bulgaria is the first evidence of social hierarchy. What caused these ancient societies to suddenly disappear?
A Taste of Wachau
In a scenic Austrian valley, a new generation honors its tradition of food and wine, but seasons the menu with fresh ideas
All About apricots
The rich soils of Austria's Wachau Walley yield some of the tastiest apricots and apricot products in the world
Departments
Atlas of Eating
The Glory of Goulash
The hearty soup-stew known around the world began as the everything-goes-in meal of Hungarian herdsmen