Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
In a twist befitting its pages, the satirical, anti-establishment publication that delivered laughs and hijinks to generations of young readers gets the respect it always deserved with a new museum exhibition
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends
During Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness
These selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images capture this South American paradise
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
After a harrowing escape from the Philippines, the prickly American famously vowed "I shall return" from a remote train station before marshaling Allied forces to victory
From Chaplin’s World in Switzerland to Popeye Village in Malta, these spots celebrate much-loved films and filmmakers
Climate change, corporate money, soaring demand—can Mexico’s local agave growers find a viable path for a beloved beverage?
On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirsty
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
Get a slice of the Big Apple with shots of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park and more from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
To make good on its promise, the 2028 host city is in a four-year sprint to ready its public transportation for the onslaught of athletes, coaches and spectators
Gooseneck barnacles are tasty, but expensive, given the skill and guts it takes to gather them from slick rocks slammed by waves
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
Houses and businesses across the Greek capital incorporate—or obscure—structures spanning the city’s ancient, Byzantine, medieval and Ottoman eras
Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Giddyap and get a look at these stunning selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This majestic big cat is one of the world’s most recognizable
These picture-perfect album covers have turned unassuming street corners, empty beach stretches and looming buildings into musical monuments
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