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Have you ever wondered if there is life on another planet? Exoplanets may hold the key to this question. They're planets that orbit ...
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Look up this year, and you could be rewarded with any of these cosmic sights—and mark your calendars, as they're likely to be ...
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Surprisingly, the magic of snowflakes often begins with dust in the air. All it takes is for a cold drop of water to freeze on one of ...
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Cherished recipes are often passed down from generation to generation, but how much do we know about the stories that shaped ...
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Christmas markets evoke a sense of nostalgia, with their glowing lights, sugary smells and joyful sounds. But did you know the ...
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During the 1965 Gemini VI space mission, astronauts Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford pulled off one of NASA's most memorable ...
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We often think of holiday rom-coms and romantic kisses when we see mistletoe. But did you know this festive plant is actually a ...
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We have launched all manner of satellite and machinery into low-Earth orbit. But what goes up must come down. Most often, these ...
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When a fire devastated the Overfield Tavern Museum in 2024, archaeologists got to work excavating the site. What they found was ...
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Did you know pardoning turkeys started with the Lincolns? The official tradition wouldn't come until a century later.
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What caused the Plague? And what methods did people use to combat the spread? Learn about its origins, past outbreaks ...
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Explore the history of the Aztecs, their incredible achievements in art, architecture, and warfare, as well as the factors that led to ...
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Sabin Howard opened his studio for Smithsonian Magazine. With thanks to Jeff MacGregor and Smithsonian Magazine.
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Behind the scenes of Smithsonian magazine's iPad app. To learn more about the app, visit: http://www.smithsonian.com/app.
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This immersive archaeological exploration of Pompeii, a once-thriving Roman city, will transport you back in time – before the ...
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Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and ...
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Half a century ago, on an unseasonably warm fall day, the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald set off from the western edge of Lake ...
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Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II, earning every major U.S. military honor ...
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The Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, has long represented the ...
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The Ouija board might seem like a simple game that sparks spooky childhood memories, but have you ever pondered its ...
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Five categories (People, Arts, Nature, Travel and Mobile) and a grand prize of $2000.
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My final project during my summer at the Semester in Washington Journalism Program was to film a 'Day in the Life' of my ...
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Smithsonian magazine covers history, science and culture in the way only it can — through a lens on the world that is insightful ...
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Once thought primitive, we now know Neanderthals were intelligent and even interbred with modern humans—many people ...
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It's a tradition that dates back more than 100 years, but have you ever wondered why? Learn more about why we cast our votes on ...
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From Smithsonian.com's story on Dave Shealy, Florida's self-proclaimed skunk ape expert: ...
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Have you ever wondered whether lie detectors actually...work? Join us as we delve into the history and science behind these ...
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After reviewing more than 30000 photos, the editors of Smithsonian magazine are proud to announce the winning submissions.
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