Smithsonian Journeys | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-journeys/RSS feed for Smithsonian JourneysenTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:17:28 +0000Leprechauns Wore Red?! 5 Unexpected Facts about Irish History and Lorehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/03/17/leprechauns-wore-red-5-unexpected-facts-about-irish-history-and-lore/Behind the shamrocks and gold-tipped rainbows, Ireland is packed with surprises—both in its history and in the ways it has shaped culture far beyond its shores.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:17:28 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/03/17/leprechauns-wore-red-5-unexpected-facts-about-irish-history-and-lore/Lovespoons & Salted Coffee: Tales and Traditions of Love from Around the Worldhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/02/13/lovespoons-salted-coffee-tales-and-traditions-of-love-from-around-the-world/Beyond the chocolates and roses of Valentine’s Day, the world is full of unique courtship customs and enduring love legends.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:52:21 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-journeys/2026/02/13/lovespoons-salted-coffee-tales-and-traditions-of-love-from-around-the-world/