When a Lumberjack’s Imagination Ran Wild, He Created More Than 200 Sculptures in Wisconsin’s Northwoods
Decades later, a conservator keeps Fred Smith’s art alive in the whimsical Wisconsin Concrete Park
When ‘The Wiz’ Debuted on Broadway 50 Years Ago, It Sparked a Brand New Day for Audiences
How the remarkable musical transformed a beloved folk tale into a celebratory vision for the future of Black America
America Deported Her for Publishing a Book Titled ‘Lesbian Love.’ Years Later, She Was Murdered by the Nazis for Being Jewish
Eve Adams, an immigrant and the proprietor of a 1920s lesbian tearoom, was imprisoned for disorderly conduct and obscenity, then sent back to Europe, where she became a target of the Holocaust
A Search for the World’s Best Durian, the Divisive Fruit That’s Prized—and Reviled
Devotees of the crop journey to a Malaysian island to find the most fragrant and tasty specimens
Can the Redfish, That Gulf Coast Culinary Icon, Be Brought Back From the Brink?
The Cajun cooking craze nearly wiped out the species native to Louisiana, but conservation stemmed the tide. Now the fish faces new threats
How the Charismatic King of Zydeco Introduced the Music of the Bayou to the Nation
The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling Stones—to their feet
Over 600 Years, the Golf Ball Has Evolved From a Primitive Wood Sphere to a Smart Ball With Cutting-Edge Sensors
Tracing the centuries of innovation that sent the golf ball on a wild ride through history
The History of Ma’amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a ‘Love Letter’ to Our Ancestors
Stuffed with nuts or dates, the shortbread cookie is enjoyed around Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidays
These 15 Dynamic Photos Will Make You Want to Dance
Get footloose with these Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest dance scenes
This Exiled Romanov Princess Fled the Bloodshed of the Russian Revolution and Reinvented Herself as a Fashion Icon
A new exhibition spotlights Natalia Pavlovna Paley, the granddaughter of a czar. She built a new life for herself in France and the U.S., appearing in films and on the pages of glossy magazines
The Effervescent History of Seltzer, From the Early Days of Home Delivery to Today’s Trendy Cans
A century before LaCroix or Spindrift were refrigerator staples, factories in New York City were carbonating gallons and gallons of tap water each day
Meet Martha Swope, the Legendary Broadway Photographer Who Captured Iconic Moments From Hundreds of Productions and Rehearsals
She spent nearly 40 years taking theater and dance pictures, providing glimpses behind the scenes and creating images that the public couldn’t otherwise access
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2025
From a barbecue capital in Texas to the site of the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War in New York, these spots are worthy of a visit this year
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Get Your Day Back on Track With These 22 Photos of Trains Around the World
Take to the rails with inspiring images of life on and around train lines
This Renowned Artist Brings Plants, Shea Butter and Black Soap Into His Groundbreaking Work
In Rashid Johnson’s largest show of art yet, the power of mixed media is on full display
From Peasant Fodder to Fine Dining, Feast on the Tasty History of How Snails and Oysters Became Luxury Foods
Humans have eaten mollusks for millennia, but they weren’t always viewed as elite treats
Would You Wear a Wedding Dress Made of Disposable Paper? These 1960s Brides Donned Them to Save Money—and Make a Daring Fashion Statement
Created with synthetic textiles, the “nonwoven” gowns could be shortened for the reception or easily packed away for the honeymoon
A New Exhibition Brings Fresh Recognition to a Groundbreaking But Largely Forgotten Surrealist
At London’s Tate Britain, a major retrospective takes a long look at the work of Ithell Colquhoun
How the Grand Ole Opry Put Uniquely American Music at Center Stage
Through daring business decisions and an eye for talent, the vaunted country radio program still stands as a tastemaker for the fastest-growing genre in popular music
The Last Operating Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Will Be Up and Running Once Again in California
A neighborhood icon, the Bakersfield luncheonette will mix modern design touches with classic decor
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