Originating in Italy, "scattered hotels" turn alleyways into hallways and piazzas into living rooms
Your trash is my treasure—and a sweet reminder of the past
From dinner by candlelight in Denmark to Peking duck in China, the celebrated food critic reveals her most memorable culinary experiences
“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment
A new exhibition shines a light on the stunning work of Clarice Beckett
The dangerous—yet victorious—trip wouldn’t have been possible without Cândido Rondon, an icon of Brazilian history
L.M. Montgomery created a classic of children's literature, but what about her lesser-known works?
Majestic and sturdy, the icon of the American South has offered protection time and again
The 8,000-year-old rock carvings were likely created by the Tlingit
The smoky snack captures the state’s love for both salmon and preserved foods
A new exhibition of rarely seen images and artifacts chronicles the African American religious experience
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
In a series of articles, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine highlights all that draws our eyes to our nation's fresh and coastal waters
Take a journey back to your elementary school cafeteria with a visit to the Georgia outpost
For historical accuracy, the 33-year-old Brit wears only the cotton dresses, yak wool coats and hobnail boots that her predecessors would have had
Along with celebrations, the centennial offers a chance to consider the effects the rail system has had on the state and its people
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
The Nenana Ice Classic, started in 1917, is a high-stakes guessing game over the date, hour and minute of the ice breakup on the Tanana River
Following a six-year renovation, the revamped exhibition will open March 13 with three indoor aviaries
For more than a century, New Orleans' Black residents have donned Native-inspired attire to celebrate Carnival
The Fat Tuesday tradition centered around eating fried, filled Polish pastries is celebrated across the Midwest, but especially in Chicago
Thanks to a few horticulturalists with an eye for history, a garden lost to time peeks out from the creeping vines
Let the Journey Begin