People & Places
Pakistan's Sufis Preach Faith and Ecstasy
The believers in Islamic mysticism embrace a personal approach to their faith and a different outlook on how to run their country’s government
The Pygmies' Plight
A correspondent who chronicled their lives in central African rain forests returns a decade later and is shocked by what he finds
Sketching the Earliest Views of the New World
The watercolors that John White produced in 1585 gave England its first startling glimpse of America
One Man's Korean War
Reporter John Rich's color photographs, seen for the first time after more than half a century, offer a vivid glimpse of the "forgotten" conflict
Robert Frank’s
Curious Perspective
In his book The Americans, Robert Frank changed photography. Fifty years on, it still unsettles
Snapshot: Istanbul
Istanbul's vastly growing population and blending of cultures make it one of the most dynamic cities in the world.
Inside Iran's Fury
Scholars trace the nation's antagonism to its history of domination by foreign powers
The Last Doughboy of World War I
Frank Woodruff lied about his age to serve in World War I. At 107, he is America’s only living link to the great conflict
For Studs Terkel, Chicago Was a City Called Heaven
Studs Terkel, America’s best-known oral historian, never wavered in his devotion to the Windy City
Blogs
Most Popular
Games
WordSmith
Test your knowledge on Smithsonian.com's crossword puzzle
Daily Sudoku
Play the addictive number placement puzzle
Heritage Month
Celebrating American Indian Heritage
Sitting Bull's legacy, Native American languages, a national list of events and more
The Great Wall
One Man's Korean War
See more of John Rich's color photographs from the Korean War
Advertisement
Smithsonian Videos
Star-Spangled Salute
Re-enactors relive the Battle of Baltimore
One Life: The Mask of Lincoln
National Portrait Gallery historian David C. Ward discusses images of Abraham Lincoln
Fallow Groan
Watch a fallow buck groan
Fishermen's Fate
In the town of Fort Bragg, California, fishermen scramble to make a living
Coral Reefs and Creatures
The Phoenix Islands provide an unspoiled center for marine science
In The Magazine
Smithsonian Journeys
Shakespeare at Sea
Enjoy a transatlantic voyage from Miami to Lisbon aboard the Crystal Serenity and attend fascinating lectures on the work and words of the Bard.
Enjoy a transatlantic voyage from Miami to Lisbon aboard the Crystal Serenity and attend fascinating lectures on the work and words of the Bard.
CultureSpotter
Experience Mexico Choose from seven videos to learn more about Mexico and its rich history.
Marketplace
SmithsonianStore Animated Musical Ornaments
Item no: 97625
Window Shopping Gifts, Gadgets and Great Finds!
From Our Advertisers: Products, Offers and Free Info
