The purplish-blue pigment, derived from a Portuguese fruit, fell out of use by the 19th century

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The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences

Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea

The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home

Scientists discover neurotoxin-producing bacteria living on the skin of rough-skinned newts

Fears around the pandemic are causing sleep patterns to change and strange dreams to linger in people’s memories

After missing years of shears, the voluminous creature had ballooned to about five times the size of a typical sheep

Beaches in Florida and Thailand have tentatively reported increases in nests, due to decreased human presence. But the trend won’t necessarily persist

The controversial series stems from the museum's desire to reach a younger generation by telling history in new ways

Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species

The researchers gathered data from 166 surveys of insect abundance around the world, mostly conducted since the 1980s

Perhaps the fictional Hogwarts founder would have appreciated the honor

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery

Currently in the works, the new monument will honor her contributions and legacy with a contemplative space

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

The carvings, which depict animals including camels, leopards, cows and mules, may date back to 3000 B.C.

The London institution's online offerings include 280,000 newly added Creative Commons images

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

The rock crash-landed in the Sahara Desert after a presumed collision chipped it off the lunar surface

The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday's tremors

Research linking air pollution to elevated death rates remains preliminary but scientists hope the pandemic spurs tighter air quality regulations

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

The app features a database of some two million artworks housed at more than 120 venues

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time

With Washington, D.C. COVID-19 state of emergency, Smithsonian officials say museums to close Saturday, March 14; events canceled through May 3

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

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

Venturing into the wilderness for often weeks at a time, nature photographer Dawn LaPointe is used to social distancing

Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories

Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation

Tulips, cherry blossoms and orchids supply a ray of hope during self-isolation

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

The new viruses are not harmful to humans or closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19

“Care Package” showcases Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, writers and scholars as sources of solace during the Covid-19 pandemic

The National Book Award winner's new book delves into matters of family grief and loss