Humans and our ancestors have been creating tools, art, and everyday objects for millions of years, and each unexpected ...

More than 1,800 years ago, the thousands of pieces formed colorful frescoes that covered the walls of a luxurious villa in ...

Using well-preserved ancient DNA, researchers have created a life-like facial reconstruction of a woman who lived in ...

Delgado, who has investigated more than 100 shipwrecks globally, gained international attention in 2019 when he discovered ...

As the nation’s museum, the Smithsonian must be a welcoming place of knowledge and discovery for all Americans. The Board of Regents is committed to ensuring that the Smithsonian is a beacon of ...

The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery.

Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett sailed the seas for 3,100 miles in a replica Viking boat. His three-year journey led to discoveries about Viking voyages.

President Trump got his way Friday, just not on his terms. Two weeks after Trump said he fired the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery director, Kim Sajet, she stepped down of her own accord ...

The Smithsonian Institution asserted its independence Monday evening in a statement that could be read as a rejection of President Trump’s late-May firing of National Portrait Gallery Director ...

A recent excavation at Greece's Floga archaeological site revealed ancient artifacts, including marble sculptures and pottery, demonstrating the site's use as a Classical period workshop.

Smithsonian says it’s committed to being free from ‘partisan influence’ after Trump tries to remove gallery director By CNN Newsource New Published June 10, 2025 7:04 am ...

Meet a family of hairy, scary eight-legged beasts of all shapes and sizes. This bizarre creature showcase is as fascinating as it is frightening, featuring spiders that walk on water, cartwheel across ...