For nearly a century, park rangers have relied on dogsledding to patrol the public land and collect data for scientists
The trustees of the house where Austen wrote her celebrated novels are finding ways to keep visitors happy—even amid a pandemic
Seen by few until now, Glasner Studio in Chicago's Old Town is a rich mix of stained glass windows, wood carvings, tilework and bas-reliefs
In her new book, photographer Danelle Manthey captures a distinct type of American folk art: Christmas light decoration
In our efforts to increase and diffuse knowledge, we highly recommend these 80 titles released this year
Illuminate SF's Festival of Light spreads across 17 of the city's neighborhoods
Students are invited to virtually travel and eat their way across the world
Multi-part courses, studio arts classes and virtual study tours produced by the world’s largest museum-based educational program.
From Smithsonian Books, towering temples, dramatic works of art and early settlements that have stood the test of time
In a year of travel restrictions, these titles helped us channel our wanderlust
Chart the waters of America's 14 aquatic sanctuaries in this new offering from Smithsonian Books
From cookbooks to grocery-store exposés, these new books will tempt palates and fuel curiosity
The archaeological site, now open to tourists, offers clues about the mysterious empire that built it and its more famous sister city of Petra in Jordan
Members of the public voted to name the three-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji, or "little miracle"
In an official statement, the Institution announced a temporary closing of all its public facilities beginning November 23
A Smithsonian curator recalls his own experience learning the native tongue
Green spaces planted with fruits, veggies and herbs are sprouting across the globe, and the bounty is meant to share
Sales of the antique tools have boosted since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with people wanting to avoid a trip to the laundromat
With Covid-19 keeping you close to home, now is a good time to learn about elements of your neighborhood that you take for granted
Every November, hundreds if not thousands of the birds of prey gather in Haines, Alaska, to feast on salmon
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