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
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
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
The national dish of Thailand is actually a fusion of Thai and Chinese food cultures
A festive recipe to ward off sea monsters remains a staple of one of China’s biggest cultural events
In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a true crossroads of civilizations
On April 25, a national holiday called Anzac Day, Aussies enjoy an Anzac biscuit in honor of military veterans
Around the globe, teams of women are taking on traditionally male-dominated roles
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
You need to be in the right place at the right time to see these celestial and earthly wonders
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
Found in the Tian Shan mountains, <em>Malus sieversii</em> could hold the secret to making other species of the fruit more stress-resistant
The beloved medley of rice and meat is the national dish of Uzbekistan
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
No passport is needed for this virtual tour of beautiful buildings around the world
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Travel vicariously to one of the world’s most picturesque locales
Take a trip without leaving home with these adventurous reads from this year
A group of American veterans return to the infamous compound where they and hundreds of other service members were held captive and tortured during the war
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