A festive recipe to ward off sea monsters remains a staple of one of China’s biggest cultural events
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In June 1944, the veteran journalist hid on a hospital ship so she could report firsthand as Allied soldiers fought their way onto the beaches of Normandy
Two court cases over 200 years apart reflect what happens when commercial and artistic interests meet
Researchers are examining more than 4,200 New England documents to turn descriptions of the wind into data
Beginning in the Renaissance, locals affixed verses protesting various societal ills to six sculptures scattered across the Italian city
Museum collections and a new documentary on Jim Henson’s life and career reveal how his creativity cemented his legacy
Membership services like Flow Club, Flown and Caveday offer online study halls complete with proctors and goal setting
A food history writer and an influential podcast host tell us how our thinking about health and body weight has—and hasn’t—evolved ever since Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters took the nation by storm
A pair of the bears will arrive at the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of 2024
A new paper suggests that plants may use slow seed years to prevent the spread of disease
The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
Tromelin Island became a safe place for birds once the invasive mammals were eliminated
These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo contest show why turtles are so terrific
The saga of People's Grocery stands as a powerful reminder of the centrality of Black radicalism to the food justice movement
The giant planet is a world of extremes
Released in 1822, the Travelers’ Tour Through the United States took players on a cross-country adventure
The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
A century ago, two Chicago teenagers killed an acquaintance named Bobby Franks for the thrill of it. The case captivated the nation and continues to fascinate the public today
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From desert landscapes to glittering beaches, see what this country has to offer
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