Rituals and Traditions
Hoyma Is Bringing Music Home in the Faroe Islands
For one fall night, it is tradition for a handful of houses in Sydrugota, on the island of Eysturoy, to open their doors and host intimate concerts
Give Thanks for These 15 Photos Celebrating Thanksgiving
Gather together and commemorate the holiday of gratitude
Italian Divers Revive Centuries-Old Tradition to Help Save European Perch
Nurseries built from bundles of tree branches may help conserve the freshwater fish in the age of climate change
How an Ancient Practice Aids Marine Conservation
In French Polynesia, the art of rahui puts everyone in charge of protecting the sea
Archaeologists Discover 'Exceptional' Roman-Era Sarcophagus in France
The 40-year-old woman inside the tomb was buried with a ring, a comb and other items
Treat Yourself to 15 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest are sure to scare up some smiles
See the Face of an Inca Teenager Killed in a Ritual Sacrifice 500 Years Ago
The mummified girl, known as "Juanita," was found in 1995 on Peru's Ampato volcano
Groundhogs Are Old News. In This Tiny Town, Caterpillars Predict the Weather
Thousands of people flocked to Banner Elk, North Carolina, this year to watch the nation’s biggest woolly worm caterpillar race
How the Zamboni Revolutionized Fun on the Ice
The story behind the most efficient—and intriguing—piece of hardware in all of sports
Earthquake in Mexico City Reveals 500-Year-Old Aztec Snakehead
The nearly six-foot-long sculpture features well-preserved colors on 80 percent of its surface
The History of Trick-or-Treating Goes Back Centuries
From the ancient Celts to medieval English, the Halloween tradition precedes the costumed children who will soon swarm your block
1,000-Year-Old Sword and Cemetery Unearthed in Finland
Researchers identified eight burials, but they say the graveyard may hold dozens—or even hundreds—waiting to be discovered
The Worldwide History of Tattoos
Ancient ink exhibited religious faith, relieved pain, protected wearers and indicated class
Fall Into Autumn With These 15 Foliage Photos
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the season
Pennsylvania Mummy Gets a Proper Burial After 128 Years in a Funeral Home
Nicknamed "Stoneman Willie," the man visited the town of Reading for a convention of firefighters in 1895
Stunning 16th-Century Turkish Bath Reopens in Istanbul
The revitalized space will feature a museum and contemporary art in addition to traditional bathing
Mysterious 3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch and Stairway Unearthed in Israel
Researchers don't know the purpose of the brick arch, which leads to a set of stairs descending deeper underground
These 15 Photos Explore the Diversity and Rich Culture of Latino Americans
For Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, enjoy these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Amateur Metal Detectorist Makes 'Gold Find of the Century' in Norway
Erlend Bore unearthed a trove of 1,500-year-old gold jewelry—just months after he picked up the hobby
1,000-Year-Old Mummy With a Full Head of Hair Discovered in Peru
The remains belonged to the Ychsma culture, a group that lived in present-day Peru before the Inca came to power
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