Cities | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/cities/RSS feed for CitiesenWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000When Germany Built a Flying Train 125 Years Ago, a City Coalesced Beneath It. It Has Moved Royalty, Commuters and Tourists—and One Elephant—Ever Sincehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-germany-built-a-flying-train-125-years-ago-a-city-coalesced-beneath-it-it-has-moved-royalty-commuters-and-touristsand-one-elephantever-since-180989072/When there was no room on the ground, towns in the Wupper Valley looked to the skies and built a suspension railway that became a source of pride and connectionWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-germany-built-a-flying-train-125-years-ago-a-city-coalesced-beneath-it-it-has-moved-royalty-commuters-and-touristsand-one-elephantever-since-180989072/How Tanjia, a Meat Stew Slow-Cooked in Bathhouses, Shaped Marrakesh's Social Lifehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-tanjia-a-meat-stew-slow-cooked-in-bathhouses-shaped-marrekeshs-social-life-180988921/In the Moroccan city, shared infrastructure, labor and ritual gave rise to a savory dish prepared in hammams and neighborhood ovensWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-tanjia-a-meat-stew-slow-cooked-in-bathhouses-shaped-marrekeshs-social-life-180988921/In 1776, Angry New Yorkers Tore Down a Statue of George III With a Revolutionary Fervor. A New Exhibition Lets You Do It, Toohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-1776-angry-new-yorkers-tore-down-a-statue-of-george-iii-with-a-revolutionary-fervor-a-new-exhibition-lets-you-do-it-too-180988830/New York City played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. This museum brings the city's 18th-century history to life through artifacts, immersive environments and interactive experiencesWed, 27 May 2026 19:00:45 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-1776-angry-new-yorkers-tore-down-a-statue-of-george-iii-with-a-revolutionary-fervor-a-new-exhibition-lets-you-do-it-too-180988830/