Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT EXPLORATIONS are teaming up to offer 35 new ocean cruise departures in 2027. The voyages feature two Smithsonian Journeys experts, who lead lectures and informal ...

Ponant Expeditions has expanded its 2027 offerings with the Smithsonian Institution travel program, adding departures like a ...

In 1925, Payne-Gaposchkin became the first person to earn a doctoral degree (PhD) in astronomy from Harvard University. Her ...

The 2027 itineraries bring rare science experiences, historic insights, and expert guides to some of the world’s most stunning places.

Before he died, a longtime academic made a request that stood out for its clarity and the personal logic behind it. He had ...

Rose Slivka papers, circa 1947-2006. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by ...

Authors Tom Allio, David DiDomenico and Don Ursetti tell stories of growing up in Italian American neighborhood. Some of them ...

As a landscape designer, Elise Everett Keely envisions more than yards and gardens. She sees a connection between the ...

Native Americans make up only 0.7% of Congress, and only 0.5% of practicing lawyers and judges, despite accounting for more than 2% of the population.

Sail250 is a multi-city celebration of maritime history. More than 60 ships from 20 countries, including tall ships, military vessels and character ships, will travel along the Gulf of America and ...

Peabody Conservatory alumnus, longtime faculty member, and Alumni Achievement Award-winner Elam Ray Sprenkle, Peab '66 (BM), '71 (MM), '79 (DMA), died Nov. 11 at the age of 77.