Scheduled to launch this year are new institutions dedicated to astronomy, Nintendo and women artists
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature winter wonderlands
Take a trip without leaving home with these adventurous reads from this year
Northern Europe and the British Isles
For one fall night, it is tradition for a handful of houses in Sydrugota, on the island of Eysturoy, to open their doors and host intimate concerts
Nurseries built from bundles of tree branches may help conserve the freshwater fish in the age of climate change
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
New museums, a monumental exhibition and a skywatcher’s dream festival beckon in the coming months
Amid snowcapped mountains, sandy dunes, a wild seacoast and more, the legacy of the country's Moorish past can still be explored across the peninsula
Northern Europe and the British Isles
A new sculpture and an upcoming restoration are breathing life into the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, one of 19th-century Britain’s most curious creations
The sweet dessert is an important part of the culinary identity of so many places that people sometimes dispute claims to its origins
Italian German ice cream maker Dario Fontanella invented "spaghettieis," a clever dish that has captured the hearts of many
With less tourist traffic, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites include vineyards that rival France’s Champagne or Burgundy
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely landscapes
Ahead of a planned luxury hotel, excavations have revealed what may be the ruins of the venue
Travelers can immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy landings that changed the tide of World War II
Video footage shows a man using keys to scratch a message into the 2,000-year-old amphitheater's wall
Rediscovered in the 1920s, the Roman square is now welcoming visitors for the first time
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
The city's ambitious project will allow Olympians, and later the French public, to return to the famous river's waters
After fleeing her native Germany, a young Jew found companionship and community as the Nazis approached
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