A Smithsonian folklorist examines Jewish humor in the midst of a pandemic

From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit

Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus

He was talented and prosperous, but the young visionary worried the art world had left him behind. Then he discovered soup

The new book 'The Rainbow Atlas' invites readers on a vivid journey across the globe

Despite historic setbacks similar to today's, Americans have become more dedicated travelers

Modified hospital designs have become necessary as the first wave of the pandemic tears through U.S. communities

Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters

Graffiti artists and muralists are sending messages of hope and despair with coronavirus public art

These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood

Browse the collections for artworks with a CC0 license as part of the Smithsonian's Open Access Initiative,

Part of an extended family of lions, this little lion cub practiced his climbing skills in a tree. Trying to judge what was above him, he looked up, giving me an adorable shot.

This male Polar Bear is walking across the frozen fjord in search of an active seal breathing hole, in the midnight sun.

Hubbard's Sportive Lemurs are nocturnal. This one curiously peeked out of its hollow tree trunk bedroom when we made a bit of noise. We spotted it from a distance at Zombitse National Park in Madagascar.

The children run to the boat.Because the boat leave to the ways.

History remembers the English queen as a murderous monster, but the real story of Mary I is far more nuanced

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

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

A century ago, Susan Pringle Frost tirelessly campaigned to save these South Carolina buildings from destruction

We're highlighting newly released titles may have been lost in the news as the nation endures the coronavirus pandemic

A new book explores how George Washington shaped the group of advisors as an institution to meet his own needs

The third installment in our weekly series spotlights titles that may have been lost in the news amid the COVID-19 crisis

Tensions leading to the split, announced 50 years ago today, had been bubbling under the band’s cheery surface for years

In the new miniseries, feminist history, dramatic storytelling and an all-star-cast bring the Equal Rights Amendment back into the spotlight

In a nation under quarantine, chronicling a crisis demands careful strategy

During his 20-year professional career, his boisterous style endeared him to fans but rankled traditionalists

Governments around the world grapple with how to deliver important guidelines on minimizing the spread of COVID-19

Plague, war and politics have altered the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca throughout history

The Kent State shootings further widened the chasm among a citizenry divided over the Vietnam War

In the early 20th century, Native people responded to the proclamation of Mother’s Day with powwows, ceremonies, rodeos, feasts, and songs

In 1799, Alexander von Humboldt set foot in the jungles of Cumana, in present-day Venezuela. What ensued was a detailed scientific mission to learn more about the natural world.

In the 1920s, the U.S. was in full thrill-seeking mode. From horse-diving (you have to see it to believe it) to barnstorming. And at the center of many of these activities were a group of daring young women.

The Chicago White Sox were heavy favorites going into the 1919 World Series. But they were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds - and it soon became clear that the game was rigged

The remote cabin could be the difference between life and death for travellers stuck on the territory’s long winter road. It was built to remember Stella Barnaby, who would have been 55 this Saturday.

The government of the Northwest Territories has made an exemption on border restrictions for a veterinarian from Alberta to practice in the territory, after he received public and political support.

Aubyn O'Grady, program director of the School of Visual Arts in Dawson City, seeks musical inspiration from some very interesting places.

Schools were closed March 13 to reduce the risk of spread of the coronavirus, and there is no plan to reopen them by the end of the current school year in June.

If New Brunswickers were planning on doing any yard work this weekend they will likely be using their snow shovels instead of their lawn rakes. 

New Brunswickers needn't worry about all the buzz around 'murder hornets' because they wouldn't survive the cold winters, says biologist.

Some New Brunswickers will be heading back to work next week, but their regular childcare facilities may not be available. 

Public Health has recorded no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, said a news release from the government. 

The village of La Loche is calling on the provincial government to force the closure of liquor stores in the community, which is in the throes of a COVID-19 outbreak. 

The premier’s office confirmed the news in an email statement, blaming visibility issues under "very specific lighting conditions."

A virus that spreads fear and stigma, as well as disease. It’s the story of HIV/AIDS as well as COVID-19. The former executive director of AIDS Thunder Bay reflects on the similarities he sees between HIV 35 years ago, and the coronavirus now.

The tourism and hospitality industries, which play a large role in the economy of almost every community in northwestern Ontario, are taking a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the manager of Tourism Thunder Bay is figuring out how “dire” the situation is, and what could be done to help.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in its catchment area Thursday, bringing the total in the area to 77, with 65 of those listed as resolved.

Changes are coming to Thunder Bay's popular Ribfest event because of the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers said.

Despite some pockets of severe activity, Canadians are succeeding at flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s federal health minister, Patty Hajdu, said Thursday.

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