Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
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
France’s charming capital city welcomes the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Caught between steel mills, suburbs and a hard place, the 15,000-acre site is a fantasia of biodiversity—and a case study for hard-fought conservation
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
The French are known for their pastries, but few desserts garner as much attention as this dried-out cake resuscitated with rum
Australia’s French Island is home to one of the country’s largest and healthiest koala populations, but it’s not impervious to the species’ struggles
Let the Journey Begin
Pyrrhuloxia and Northern Cardinal On Top of a Tee Stump
