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Enjoy articles from Time and Smithsonian from the last 30 days.
Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Unearthed Beneath Italian Vineyard
The intricate, multi-colored tiles likely date to the third century A.D.
Rare Form of Miniature Stenciled Rock Art Found in Australia
New research suggests the small-scale illustrations may have been made with beeswax
The Timely Return of the Drive-In Restaurant
During the COVID-19 pandemic, carhop service is making a comeback. Is it here to stay?
Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Struggle’ Series Prepares to Be Seen by a New Generation
For the first time in decades, view a major reimagining of the battles that made the nation
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What Tony Hawk’s First Skateboard Shows About the History of the Sport He Made Famous
The legend has done the impossible again by bringing skateboarding into the mainstream
How to Make the Ancient Iraqi Cookie that Signals the End of Ramadan
Made with rosewater, nigella seed and stuffed with dates or nuts, the bite-size ‘kleicha’ evokes layers of meaning and memory
The House Mouse First Invaded Europe 6,500 Years Ago
New research suggests the rodents arrived on the continent some 2,500 years earlier than previously thought
How a New Show Tears Down the Myths of Asian American History
Executive producer Renee Tajima-Peña says the program is about “how we got where we are and where are we going next”
How Renaissance Architects Designed Italy’s Imposing Domes
A new study offers key insights into how engineers built the rounded structures without using supports
Join Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl Charity Read-Along
Mindy Kaling, Liam and Chris Hemsworth, and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the celebrities collaborating to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts
Italy’s Museums Reopen With Vibrating Social-Distancing Necklaces, Limited Admission
A guard will “chaperone” groups of six through the Scuderie del Quirinale’s blockbuster Raphael exhibition
Why Players Around the World Gobbled Up Pac-Man
Born 40 years ago, the hungry little critter turned women and children into gamers, changing the industry forever
COVID-19 Shutdown Threatens the Future of Shakespeare’s Globe
The London theater—a replica of the original 16th-century venue—relies on proceeds from live events now on hold due to the pandemic
Eight Film Festivals Worth Attending (Virtually)
COVID-19 has caused numerous film festival cancellations. Luckily, these ones moved online
Take a Free Video Tour of Blockbuster Pompeii and Herculaneum Exhibition
Available to stream on YouTube and Facebook, the 82-minute film revisits the British Museum’s popular 2013 show
Arlington National Cemetery Opens Its 105-Year-Old Time Capsule
The trove of artifacts, hidden in a cornerstone in 1915, is now available to explore online
This 2,000-Year-Old Coin Commemorates a Jewish Rebellion Against Rome
Of more than 22,000 coins found in Jerusalem to date, just four are from the time of the Bar Kokhba revolt
In Toronto, a Drive-In Exhibition Immerses Visitors in Vincent van Gogh’s Art
The 35-minute sound-and-light installation will take place in a 4,000-square-foot warehouse
Humidity Is a Nightmare for ‘The Scream’
Moisture in the air—not light—has made the yellow pigments in Edvard Munch’s masterpiece degrade
Play the New Smithsonian Magazine Weekly Crossword: May 18, 2020
Test your mettle with this puzzle created exclusively for ‘Smithsonian’ readers
Transform Your Selfies, Pet Portraits Into Famous Artworks
A new tool from Google Arts & Culture allows users to apply artists’ signature styles to their own photographs
This AR App Brings the Northern Lights and Other Natural Phenomena Into Your Living Room
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has released nine virtual experiences for audiences to explore during quarantine
The True Story of Catherine the Great
Hulu’s “The Great” offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress’ life. This is the real history behind the period comedy
MoMA Joins Chorus of Critics Urging Norway to Save Site of Picasso Murals
The controversial demolition of Oslo’s Y-Block building has already begun, but debate over the future of its artworks continues
Explore a Hyper-Resolution Rendering of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ Online
More than 500 individual photographs make up the new image of the Dutch artist’s 17th-century masterpiece
New York Public Library Acquires Archive of Modern Dance Pioneer Martha Graham
The trove includes photographs, scripts, recordings and correspondence
Drive-By Art Exhibition Provides Socially Distanced Dose of Culture
Fifty-two artists participated in the Long Island event
Watch 150 Years of Asian American History Unfold in This New Documentary
The five-part PBS series chronicles the community’s story through archival footage, interviews
Here’s How to Stream 11 Free Smithsonian Associates Programs
Expert-led lectures, virtual tours and studio arts classes produced by the world’s largest museum-based educational program
Sample the World’s Cuisines With This Cookbook From a Popular New York Market
The Queens Night Market’s new guide bring’s the international flavors of the city’s boroughs into your home
How Scooby-Doo’s Origins Are Related to the RFK Assassination
The senator’s death changed Saturday morning cartoons and paved the way for the gang of “meddling kids” to become a TV hit
For the First Time in a Century, Norway Will Excavate Viking Ship Burial
Archaeologists racing to save the rare vessel from fungal attacks hope to begin work in June
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Stone Turtle in Drained Angkor Reservoir
The reservoir houses the remnants of a centuries-old temple now undergoing excavation
These Video Diaries Document Quarantine Stories From Artists All Around the World
Hirshhorn Museum releases weekly peeks inside the studios of prominent artists, to create a living archive of the global pandemic
Egypt Defies Archaeologists’ Protests by Relocating Four Ancient Sphinxes
Now awaiting unveiling in Tahrir Square, the ram-headed sculptures join a pink granite obelisk dating to the reign of Ramses II
How to Make Your Own Mother’s Day Card from the SAAM Collections
Browse the collections for artworks with a CC0 license as part of the Smithsonian’s Open Access Initiative,
How Do American Indians Celebrate Mother’s Day?
In the early 20th century, Native people responded to the proclamation of Mother’s Day with powwows, ceremonies, rodeos, feasts, and songs
Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting
Items recovered include fossils, paintings, ancient coins, ceramics and jewelry
See How Artists Have Turned Farm Silos Into Stunning Giant Murals
The projects are helping Australia’s drought-stricken rural towns find new life as outdoor art galleries
One-Thousand-Year-Old Mill Resumes Production to Supply Flour Amid Pandemic
In April alone, the Sturminster Newton Mill ground more than one ton of wheat