A century and a half later, the sinking of the S. Joel Sams. February 2, a. February 1, January 31, January 30, January 29, January 28, The portrait of a fisherman was found in Minnesota by an anonymous collector. A new analysis has concluded that it could be the real deal. These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts. Published on this day in , the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a dark and melancholic tone.
The coins, including 44 from Britain, are believed to be a mix of military pay and the spoils of war, stashed by a Roman soldier after he returned to the European continent. The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are entombed.
Alaska is nicknamed "The Great Land," and for good reason: it is wild, rugged and expansive. In a series of articles, Smithsonian magazine explores the history, culture and natural wonders of the 49th state. View Full Report. Togo, not Balto, was the driving force behind the Serum Run to Nome, which found teams of mushers and sled dogs delivering antitoxin to children suffering from diphtheria.
Architecture students at the University of Hong Kong invented a cooling apparatus that attaches to a construction helmet.
New institutions dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeque and more are expected to welcome visitors this year. Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, are the latest black-and-white bears to call the nation's capital home. Order now! Smart News. Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.
