The itinerant artist William Bache’s portraits are contaminated by arsenic, but now the National Portrait Gallery offers easy access | Continue reading
A new book draws on long-overlooked sources to chronicle how Oberstdorf's residents navigated the rise—and dictatorship—of Adolf Hitler | Continue reading
After a tumultuous six years, 'Sudama' has settled into its new home at American University in Washington, D.C. | Continue reading
A new study attributes more than 500 homers since 2010 to increased global average temperatures, an effect that will only increase the hotter Earth gets | Continue reading
The climate impact of oil and gas production in the Gulf is double what government agencies estimate, according to a new study | Continue reading
Sometimes painted with a single eyelash, Willard Wigan's tiny sculptures fit in the eye of a needle | Continue reading
Alexander Hamilton wrote that a commander in chief removed from office would be "liable to prosecution and punishment" | Continue reading
The writer spent more than half her life on the property, where she drafted some of her most famous novels | Continue reading
Birds that ingested more microplastics had more microbes linked to diseases and antibiotic resistance in a new study | Continue reading
The latest on how climate change affects life on Earth today and on what solutions scientists, including those at the Smithsonian, are innovating | Continue reading
Atoka is now home to Reba's Place, a restaurant that has already attracted half a million guests | Continue reading
“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment | Continue reading
Colonialism's brutal legacy, including the European nation's policy of forcing mixed-race children into orphanages, is still keenly felt today | Continue reading
Your feedback on World War II heroes, baby puffins and more | Continue reading
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments | Continue reading
The complex relationship between the two French painters is the subject of a new exhibition in Paris | Continue reading
A juvenile snailfish was caught on video more than five miles below sea level in waters south of Japan | Continue reading
A new study traces the metal used to craft the brass sculptures to manilla bracelets produced in Germany and used as currency in the slave trade | Continue reading
Shell fragments from a cave in southern Africa show signs of exposure to extreme heat, suggesting they were cooked | Continue reading
A bog in the Highlands preserved the fabric, now on view for the first time, for hundreds of years | Continue reading
The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows | Continue reading
The church’s many chambers and crypts hold the story of Britain’s past, present and future | Continue reading
The pages highlight the dramatic, racially charged match between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries | Continue reading
The Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions face drying climates due to loss of trees | Continue reading
Newly restored, the Ptolemaic era reliefs were previously covered by a layer of dirt and soot | Continue reading
In a referendum on Sunday, city residents overwhelmingly opted to do away with the iconic mode of transportation | Continue reading
From stories about rebounding species to dispatches about green innovations, Smithsonian magazine shares environmental practices that are working. | Continue reading
Beloved by her pupils, schoolteacher Leah Maguire embraced her freedom through sewing this sampler | Continue reading
Scientists detected high-frequency sounds emitted by plants that had been cut or dehydrated | Continue reading
A new exhibition shines a light on the stunning work of Clarice Beckett | Continue reading
Traversing an icefield by foot and on skis, the young researchers experience one of the coolest classrooms in the nation | Continue reading
The tech giant has created a new app with a search engine tailor-made for the genre | Continue reading
From Lowcountry artisan works to regional food traditions, the Palmetto State is brimming with opportunities to see, shop, eat, and explore | Continue reading
From experiencing true New Orleans jazz, visiting fascinating historical sites, or biting into a beignet, the Bayou State is sure to inspire | Continue reading
Float down a national river. Delve into presidential history. Peruse world class art. In The Natural State, you can do it all | Continue reading
Home to the Ozarks, barbecue and brews, and the birthplace of Route 66, this crossroads of American culture is calling all visitors | Continue reading
The Bluegrass State has something for everyone | Continue reading
Whether you're seeking wild outdoor adventures, culinary temptations, or cultural attractions, Mississippi is a perfect choice for all who love to wander | Continue reading
After the waterways form, insects move in, alders and willows spring up, and spawning fish arrive in thousands | Continue reading
After removing a statue of an enslaver in 2020, the city aims to tell a new story | Continue reading
Police have been using the snapshots in criminal investigations since the advent of commercial photography | Continue reading
These four astronauts are poised to travel farther than any humans have been from Earth since 1972 | Continue reading
The 27 member countries will strive to reach 42.5 percent renewable power by 2030, up from their current goal of 32 percent | Continue reading
Native Americans spread the animals across the West before Europeans arrived in the region, archaeological evidence and Indigenous knowledge show | Continue reading
The dangerous—yet victorious—trip wouldn’t have been possible without Cândido Rondon, an icon of Brazilian history | Continue reading
L.M. Montgomery created a classic of children's literature, but what about her lesser-known works? | Continue reading
An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases the photography of Brian Lanker—and the remarkable lives of his subjects | Continue reading
As the technology turns 50, science fiction might hint at the cellphone's next chapter | Continue reading