The Anson Street African Burial Ground project in Charleston, South Carolina, is a community-led effort to honor and respectfully lay to rest the 36 African ancestors whose remains were uncovered in ...

The White House hit out at South Africa's leader for “running his mouth” over the U.S. boycott of the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters that the U.S. had ...

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Sossusvlei is the most iconic spot in Namibia. The giant red dunes against a clear blue sky look unreal. Big Daddy is one of ...

As winter blankets the Northern Hemisphere, several animals undergo a remarkable transformation, donning white coats for survival. This seasonal camouflage aids in evading predators and blending ...

What if Africa’s fiercest species suddenly called Europe home? This video examines three African animals whose power and instincts would overwhelm European wildlife. Their introduction could trigger ...

Together, these works exemplify why Smithsonian ’s picks for the best photography books of 2025 feel both reflective and ...

A winter icon, the Arctic fox dons a pure-white fur coat that perfectly blends into snow-covered landscape views. The snowy owl, with its bright yellow eyes and snowy feathers, is one of the Arctic’s ...

An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who say they all suffer from the staggering violence and crime affecting the country. An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who ...

Discover how Bryan Reisberg's innovative approach to showcasing shelter dogs on New York City's subway is transforming lives, ...