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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

Rock Art Suggests the Tasmanian Tiger May Have Survived on Mainland Australia Longer Than Previously Thought

Archaeologists think some of the paintings may be less than 1,000 years old, even though the animals were thought to have disappeared from the continent roughly 3,000 years ago

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

Despite Their Tiny Brains, Bumblebees Have a Surprising Sense of Rhythm, According to a New Study by Neuroscientists

By speeding up the tempo of alternating flashing lights, the scientists were able to demonstrate yet another example of the small insect's remarkable mind

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

The World's Longest Outdoor Escalator Just Opened in China. Riding the 3,000-Foot-Long System to the Top Takes More Than 20 Minutes

The new "Goddess" escalator in Wushan County features 21 individual escalators and 8 elevators. The modular design carries riders up 800 feet in elevation

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

The Titanic's Wealthiest Victim Was Carrying a Gold Pocket Watch When He Died. Now, It Could Sell for $500,000 at Auction

John Jacob Astor IV was returning from his honeymoon with his wife, who survived the 1912 disaster. His pocket watch and gold pencil case are going up for sale this month

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

How the Chocolate Bunny Became the Mouthwatering Mascot of Easter Sweets

In the 19th century, chocolatiers crafted these tasty treats with β€œcomplexity and artistry,” says a food curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

Are These the Earliest Known Dice in the World? Native Americans May Have Used Them to Play Games of Chance More Than 12,000 Years Ago

A new study suggests that humans were playing with probability during the Ice Ageβ€”and that dice were invented 6,000 years earlier than previously thought

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

An Astronaut's Sudden Inability to Speak Prompted the ISS's First Medical Evacuation. Doctors Still Don't Know What Caused the Issue

The individual who fell ill, NASA's Mike Fincke, says the medical team is almost certain that the issue was related to being in space

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

Purple Martins Rely on Human 'Landlords' to Provide Nest Boxes Each Spring. Can That Dynamic Last?

The large swallows have nested alongside human settlements for centuries. Now, the birds' breeding success depends on caretakers who are beginning to age out of the role

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

Native Nations Fought in the American Revolution to Protect Their Ancestral Lands. After the War, Settlers Seized Their Territory Anyway

The conflict divided the six tribes of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, most of whom decided to join the British. The former allies clashed at the Battle of Oriskany in New York in 1…

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 3, 2026

MoMA Plans a Retrospective for Marcel Duchamp, the Dada Artist Who Was Unimpressed With His Own Masterpieces

The French-American avant garde artist said painting and sculpture exhibitions made him sick. But the collection of 200 of his works may tell the story of art in the 20th century

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

Experts Are Carefully Restoring a 15th-Century Masterpiece by Giovanni Belliniβ€”and You Can Watch Them Work

The two-year project is expected to cost around $580,000, and visitors to the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice will be able to observe the process in person

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

This 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil of a Claw-Bearing Predator Uncovers the Origins of Spiders, Scorpions and Other Arthropods

A new analysis of a specimen found more than 40 years ago reveals the oldest known chelicerate, defined by its pair of pincer-like appendages

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

Spectators Flocked to the Artemis 2 Launch to Witness History Being Made. One Awed Viewer Called It 'the Best Thing Ever'

Wednesday evening, a human mission to the moon lifted off for the first time in more than 50 years. These 13 photographs capture what it was like to experience the moment

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

This Painting Was Thought to Be a Workshop Copy of a Rembrandt. Now, One Scholar Argues It's the Real Deal

"Old Man With a Gold Chain" is on display beside a smaller copy for the first time in centuries. According to scholar Gary Schwartz, the Dutch master painted both himself

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

How Do Snakes 'Stand' Upright Nearly Stick-Straight? New Research Points to How They Pull Off the Gravity-Defying Feat

These clever creatures seem to concentrate their muscle activity near their bases, which helps them cross gaps between tree branches in the wild

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

This Massive Collection of More Than a Million Tools Tells the Striking History of Jewelry Making in America

Before computers and A.I., beautiful trinkets were formed with a combination of hubs, dies, finesse and force. Kevin Potter has perhaps the world’s largest assemblage of them

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 2, 2026

The Spirited Revolutionary Who Led the Fight for Independence in Corsica Also Inspired America’s Colonial Rabble-rousers

Pasquale Paoli was a β€œsmall fish fighting an entire empire.” Four thousand miles away, the founding fathers were watching and taking notes

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

NASA's Artemis 2 Mission Launches, Sending Humans Toward the Moon for the First Time in More Than 50 Years

Four astronauts have begun a ten-day mission in which they’ll loop around the moon, laying the groundwork to put humans on the lunar surface as early as 2028

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

Six Awe‑Inspiring Ways to Celebrate America’s Space Legacy at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

From historic milestones to cutting‑edge missions, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers countless ways to connect with the spirit of exploration that defines our country

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

This Secret Passageway May Have Been Part of the Underground Railroad. Now, Preservationists Say It's in Danger

The Merchant's House Museum in New York City announced its investigation into the tunnel's history in February. A neighboring development could threaten the building's walls and fo…

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer

An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii's extensive trade networks

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

A Truck Driver Spent 20 Years Making This Astonishing Scale Model of Every Single Building in New York City

The 1,350-square-foot model is now on display at the Museum of the City of New York, where visitors can use binoculars to see tiny replicas of all five boroughs

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Apr 1, 2026

Is This 1,800-Year-Old Mosaic the First Known Image of a Woman Fighting Wild Beasts in an Ancient Roman Arena?

The artwork was destroyed during World War I. But an archaeologist's sketch may reveal a female figure wielding a whip and facing off against a leopard, a new study suggests

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Mar 31, 2026

This C-3PO Head From 'The Empire Strikes Back' Just Sold for More Than $1 Million at Auction

The 'Star Wars' prop was likely the only C-3PO head from the 1980 film to appear on the collector market. It features working light-up eyes, including one with the original wiring

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Mar 31, 2026

Art Thieves Steal Paintings by Renoir, CΓ©zanne and Matisse Worth More Than $10 Million, Fleeing the Scene in Just Three Minutes

The Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy was the target of a shocking art heistβ€”just five months after a high-profile theft at the Louvre in Paris

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πŸ“‘ Smithsonian Magazine by Smithsonian Magazine Β· Mar 31, 2026

Charles Dickens Searched the Streets of London and Found Inspiration for His Evocative Fiction

A three-part BBC series will examine how real events shaped the 19th-century British author's writing. The show is part of the National Year of Reading in the U.K.

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