Horses
Hollywood's First Professional Stuntwoman Jumped From Planes and Swung Onto Trains
Dubbed "the most daring actress in pictures," Helen Gibson rose to fame in the 1910s
New Research Rewrites the History of American Horses
Native Americans spread the animals across the West before Europeans arrived in the region, archaeological evidence and Indigenous knowledge show
When President Ulysses S. Grant Was Arrested for Speeding in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
The sitting commander in chief insisted the Black police officer who cited him not face punishment for doing his duty
Archaeologists Find Evidence of Earliest Known Horseback Riders
New research indicates that humans were riding horses as early as 5,000 years ago
Vikings Brought Horses and Dogs to England, Study Finds
Cremated bone fragments suggest these animals were companions to the Vikings
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2022
Our favorite titles this year invite viewers to worlds outside their own
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
Scientists Uncover the Story of Donkey Domestication
Humans tamed the equines about 7,000 years ago in East Africa, new research suggests
Chemistry Reveals the History of an Ancient Dancing Horse Sculpture
The artwork dates to China's Tang dynasty, when horses were a symbol of prosperity
A Brief History of the Rodeo
The humble origins and complex future of cowboy competition
Regenerative Tourism Invites Travelers to Get Their Hands Dirty
Vacations that allow tourists to participate in conservation activities, such as habitat restoration, are growing in popularity
The Lost Story of Lexington, the Record-Breaking Thoroughbred, Races Back to Life
For her latest novel “Horse,” the Pulitzer-prize winning author Geraldine Brooks found inspiration in the Smithsonian collections
When Did Humans Domesticate the Horse?
Only recently have scientists discovered exactly when and where the animal went from wild to tame
What Were Humans Doing in the Yukon 24,000 Years Ago?
Scientists have examined remains from caves and think the shelters served as temporary camps for hunters who targeted horses
Unleash Your Inner Cowboy on These Dude Ranch Vacations
Fans of 'Yellowstone,' live out your ranching dreams, even if for just a few days
Dozens of Extinct Ice Age Animal Remains Found During Construction of a New Town in England
Archeologists found bones from a woolly mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, wolf, hyena, horse, reindeer, mountain hare, red fox and various small mammals
This Ancient Wild Ass Was the Earliest Known Animal Hybrid Bred by Humans
Called a kunga, the donkey-like creature may have been considered a status symbol about 4,500 years ago
The Horses of Medieval Times Weren't Much Bigger Than Modern-Day Ponies
A study of the remains of 2,000 specimens reveals the steeds were around 4 feet 10 inches tall
When Humane Societies Threw Christmas Parties for Horses
Held across the U.S. in the early 20th century, the events sought to raise awareness for poor living conditions and offer the animals a holiday respite
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