This holiday season, the Smithsonian Store is spreading winter cheer with a curated collection of gifts inspired by the ...

Digital reconstructions are bringing structures to life that may have collapsed during Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 C.E.

A tiny silver goblet discovered decades ago in the Judean Hills might hold the oldest known depiction of cosmic creation – and the scenes etched into its surface tell a surprisingly peaceful story.

Marine archeologist James P. Delgado shared stories and mysteries of the deep sea during a recent lecture at the ...

If you love exploring museums just as much as appreciating beautiful architecture, check out this New England museum that won a prestigious award.

Excavations at the Overfield Tavern Museum revealed a treasure trove of objects, including jewelry, dishware, a bottle cork, a smoking pipe and early American currency ...

High up in the icy mountains of Norway, archaeologists have discovered a unique 1,500-year-old reindeer trap, alongside ...