November 2000
Smithsonian magazine delivers trusted and incisive reporting on history, science, nature, culture and travel.
Features
Roadside Attractions
When you see mermaids cavorting just off U.S. 19 in central Florida, you may be tempted to join them

A Stellar Imagemaker
Smithsonian and NASA's Chandra x-ray observatory sheds new light on the mysteries of the universe
Presidential Designs
Re-created at the Smithsonian, the White House's Cross Hall tells a tale of changing styles