An Evolutionary Timeline of Homo Sapiens | Smithsonian
WEBFeb 2, 2021 — 15,000 to 40,000 Years Ago: Genetics and Fossils Show Homo sapiens Became the Only Surviving Human Species. A facial reconstruction of Homo floresiensis, a diminutive early human that may have ...
This Interactive Map Shows Which Indigenous Lands You Live On
WEBNov 1, 2023 — This November, you can learn more about North America’s first inhabitants by finding out which Indigenous lands you live on, using a collaborative, interactive map. Since launching on Native ...
A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials | Smithsonian
WEBOct 24, 2022 — One town’s strange journey from paranoia to pardon. The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between early 1692 and mid-1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing ...
The Story Behind Banksy | Smithsonian
WEBFebruary 2013. Banksy melds street-fighting passion and pacifist ardor in his image of a protester whose Molotov cocktail morphs into a bouquet. Pixelbully / Alamy. When Time magazine selected the ...
The Extraordinary Life of Nikola Tesla | Smithsonian
WEBJan 5, 2018 — On the morning of Jan. 7, 1943, he was found dead in his room by a hotel maid at age 86. Today the name Tesla is still very much in circulation. The airport in Belgrade bears his name, as does the ...
The World’s Most Interesting Insects - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBApr 29, 2020 — Featured insects include the Picasso moth, the violin beetle, the green milkweed grasshopper and the cuckoo wasp. Photo illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos via Smithsonian Books. Meilan Solly ...
Smithsonian Magazine: Explore History, Science, Arts & Culture
WEB2 days ago — Discover the latest stories in history, archaeology, science, arts and culture from one of the top news magazines. Smithsonian Magazine brings you compelling, in-depth articles every day.
Meet the 100 Most Significant Americans of All Time
WEBNov 17, 2014 — Available on newsstands or online today! Here is our list; to read about what made each person siginficant, pick up a copy of the special issue at a newsstand near you. Trailblazers. Christopher ...
Who Was Mary Magdalene? | Smithsonian
WEBNicolas Régnier. Gabriel Wuger was both an artist and a Benedictine monk who depicts Jesus on the cross with his mother, Mary Magdalene, and the Beloved Disciple at his feet in Crucifixion,1868 ...
What’s the Difference Between England, Britain and the U.K.?
WEBJun 24, 2016 — Three islands within the British Isles retain special status as “Crown Dependencies.”. Though the U.K. is technically responsible for them, they are independently administered and self ...