The Mediterranean capital city savors its connections to antiquity—while reappraising its past
Observed around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors welcomes spring
Here’s your lucky chance to see 15 images of the Emerald Isle from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Medieval pilgrims flocked to the site for spiritual purification
The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attraction
See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the Atlantic
Two historians tell us why the pioneering 19th-century feminist, suffragist and abolitionist’s legacy has so frequently been misrepresented
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowers
For more than 150 years, Heidelberg locals and tourists have enjoyed the "Studentenkuss," or Student Kiss—a praline nougat on a waffle wafer covered in dark chocolate
A new show at the Whitney showcases the visionary who devised the art world’s first artificial intelligence
Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season
Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
Welcome to the Cordova Ice Worm Festival, a quirky local tradition honoring the mysterious creatures that live in glacial ice
During Carnival, villagers wearing wooden masks and dressing like fearsome “tschäggättä” terrorize the streets
You need to be in the right place at the right time to see these celestial and earthly wonders
These selections from the Smithsonian magazine photo contest will transport you to the small Scandinavian island
From resorts to remote spots, natural thermal waters throughout the state beckon tourists
Let the Journey Begin