The Nectar of the Gods Is Coming to a Bar Near You
How mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages, could become the drink of the future
To Mark the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Goes on Display
The draft on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture was produced a few hours before King took to the podium
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
These 15 Photos Capture the Joy of the Fair
It’s fair to say these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are worth a trip down the midway
These Artists Are Redefining the American West
A new Smithsonian American Art Museum show surveys the work of Black, Asian American, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and Latinx artists who have lived in the region
How the War of 1898 Changed History Forever—in the United States and Beyond
When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way
View 15 Beautiful Lighthouses That Lead the Way to Serene Scenes
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely landscapes
Making Strong Points Through Vivid Color Has Been Artist Robert Houle’s Life Work
The first major retrospective of the Anishinaabe artist in the United States shows how he combines ancestral design and abstract painting
How Cellphones Connect Us All
A new Natural History Museum exhibition explores how the devices link us to Earth and to a network of people worldwide involved in their supply chain
Eight of the Best Spots to Go Freshwater Diving or Snorkeling in the United States
These bucket-list underwater sites offer up megalodon teeth, manatee herds and other unique encounters
For Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Family, This Exhibition Was a Means of Grieving
Visitors to “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure,” now in Los Angeles, walk through the late artist’s studio and connect with him on a personal level
Six Native Artists Share Their Honors and Burdens in This Year’s Renwick Invitational
The emerging and established Native American and Alaska Native creators bring innovation to traditional art practices
The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Explores the Many Ways Americans Express Their Spirituality
Tibetan Buddhist monks, Yiddish musicians and many more creatives will share their cultural practices with visitors to the National Mall
Explore the World of Willa Cather in Her Nebraska Hometown
Maybe the author of “O Pioneers!” is no longer the height of literary chic. But a century later she’s still a superstar in her small prairie community
Nine Ways People Celebrate the Summer Solstice Around the World
Across the Northern Hemisphere, worshippers of the longest day of the year build bonfires, plunge into the ocean and visit prehistoric monuments
Seven Ways to Explore Space Without Leaving Earth
From astronaut training sites to working spaceports, these spots across the United States put a terrestrial spin on space travel
What Disney Theme Parks Tell Us About Ourselves
An American History Museum exhibition looks at how the resorts have changed over time to reflect a broader image of what it means to be American
The World’s Most Grueling Race Journeys 1,000 Miles Down the Yukon
In a test of skill and courage, competitors navigate dangerous river rapids, narrow channels and rummaging bears in the wilds of Alaska and Canada
The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions)
Bat tourism might sound creepy, but it may be the best way to help bat conservation around the world
From Opossums to Bologna: Weird Things Cities Drop on New Year’s Eve
Who needs a ball? Cities get creative on New Year’s Eve by dropping objects that reflect local products and culture
This Spectacular Canadian Wildlife Reserve Is So Remote, You Can Only Get There Five Weeks a Year
Among serious adventure seekers, word is spreading about Torngat Mountains National Park—an Inuit-run reserve in Labrador, Northeastern Canada
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