Titles related to “home-life” subjects—like preserving and canning—have also experienced a boost in sales

An early childhood education expert provides tips about how to explain the ongoing pandemic to children

The liquid inside is 3 percent alcohol by volume—and contains 0.13 milligrams of lead per liter

The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar

The pint-sized, mustachioed Gaul immortalized in the French cartoon has spawned films, a theme park and many other spin-offs

The suspects were found drunk and hiding under a tarpaulin, reportedly in possession of small stones from the fire-ravaged cathedral

The tremors, which arrived in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the worst the Croatian capital has seen in 140 years

Delaying the Games for a year is considered by many to be the best course of action for public health

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture

Smithsonian curator Eleanor Jones Harvey explains why this revolutionary 19th-century thought leader is due for a reconsideration

Some sites have closed completely, while others are making modifications to promote social distancing

From doodle sessions to zoo tours, here’s a week of online activities to keep your kids learning during the school shutdown

How do you select one image to represent half a century of photography and art? You don’t

Tour world-class museums, read historic cookbooks, browse interactive maps and more

Many teens have taken on the role, but not every Robin was a “boy” wonder

View these vivid illustrations by Japanese artist Kōkichi Tsunoi of the varieties of trees presented to the United States in 1912

The findings further refute the outdated notion that humans’ capacity for complex artistic expression evolved exclusively in Europe

From virtual museum tours to space exploration, ancient worlds and natural phenomena, this hub has you covered

Museums are closing their doors amid the coronavirus crisis, but many offer digital exhibitions visitors can browse from the comfort of home

The Library Street Collective’s “We All Rise” coloring book features drawings by around 30 contemporary artists

Don’t let the coronavirus quarantine hold you back from becoming an armchair traveler

Lead decontamination policies enacted in August are now in conflict with measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

The puzzling glyph, which bears some resemblance to the “squatting man” motif, suggests that insects have long held a place in human lore

Tour a gallery of presidential portraits, print a 3-D model of a fossil or volunteer to transcribe historical documents

Historian Ellen Carol DuBois chronicles the twists and turns of the 75-year-path to securing the vote for women in her new book

Together, the paintings—including one by Anthony van Dyck—could be worth around £10 million if sold on the open market

The hair-care magnate at the center of the new Netflix series ‘Self Made’ left her imprint on the city where she launched her career

The newly launched #SmithsonianEdu campaign highlights 1.7 million online tools geared specifically toward students and teachers

A new breed of food establishment is attempting to do away with food waste entirely

“This could be the oldest and longest-lived team ball game in the world,” says one archaeologist

Philip Roth’s classic novel, newly adapted by HBO, envisions a world in which Charles Lindbergh wins the 1940 presidential election

The pint-sized institution, which opened last year, is filled with 1,000 feline-themed knickknacks that journeyed with their owners from Ukraine

In an official statement, the Institution announced temporary closures beginning Saturday, March 14

The Met has revamped its British Galleries, drawing on luxurious artifacts to highlight the country’s history of exploitation

Participants promote a family-oriented fellowship of friends who like to beat each other up while wearing skates

A collection of 14 restored wooden statues, including a two-ton William IV, will be shown at the Box Museum in England