Colonialism | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/colonialism/RSS feed for ColonialismenMon, 03 Aug 2026 15:27:18 +0000Smallpox DNA Hidden for Centuries in Mummies Found in Chile Suggests European Colonists Brought the Virus to the Americashttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/smallpox-dna-hidden-for-centuries-in-mummies-found-in-chile-suggests-european-colonists-brought-the-virus-to-the-americas-180989244/Researchers say they found the first direct, molecular proof of the deadly trajectory the virus tookMon, 03 Aug 2026 15:27:18 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/smallpox-dna-hidden-for-centuries-in-mummies-found-in-chile-suggests-european-colonists-brought-the-virus-to-the-americas-180989244/A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Originshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-new-generation-of-chefs-reimagines-indonesian-cuisine-in-the-netherlands-to-tell-the-stories-of-its-origins-180989221/The shift reflects a larger cultural moment, with chefs asking whether the cuisine should remain tied to colonial nostalgia or evolve into a reflection of modern Indonesian identityThu, 30 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/a-new-generation-of-chefs-reimagines-indonesian-cuisine-in-the-netherlands-to-tell-the-stories-of-its-origins-180989221/Students in Florida Discovered a 400-Year-Old Intact Pot That Reveals Conflict Among Indigenous, Spanish and English Powershttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/students-in-florida-discovered-a-400-year-old-intact-pot-that-reveals-conflict-among-indigenous-spanish-and-english-powers-180989188/Archaeology students at the University of Florida discovered the rare vessel at the site of the former Mission San Francisco de Potano, established in 1606 when Florida was under Spanish ruleFri, 24 Jul 2026 14:09:21 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/students-in-florida-discovered-a-400-year-old-intact-pot-that-reveals-conflict-among-indigenous-spanish-and-english-powers-180989188/