The traveling Smithsonian exhibit on rural America anchors the Buffalo Gap Historic Village's program highlighting the ...

Koch Hall of Human Origins,” which opened 15 years ago. Smithsonian's Human Origins Program. What does it mean to be human ...

Richard Allen, born into slavery near Smyrna, rose to found the AME Church and promote rights for African Americans.

Ameya Okamoto, Santana Walker, and Celeste Hampton—part of the Smithsonian's Nail Art Project. Photos courtesy of the ...

The Washington Capitals announced today several fan initiatives in support of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL’s ...

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of Washington’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 1.5 million ...

The trampoline was invented by gymnast George Nissen of Cedar Rapids. Sixteen-year-old Nissen was inspired to create the ...

But new research suggests that millions of years ago, iguanas pulled off the 5,000 mile (8,000 kilometer) odyssey on a raft ...

Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums and the ...

Nature's tiny travelers are on their way! Follow the hummingbird migration to NJ and learn about their incredible journey.

Iowa's state and county parks, unique museums, natural attractions, historical sites, and rolling hills along the Mississippi ...

As online access to information becomes increasingly restricted, even the noblest feats of preservation and archiving are ...