An Evolutionary Timeline of Homo Sapiens | Smithsonian
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · These five skulls, which range from an approximately 2.5-million-year-old Australopithecus africanus on the left to an approximately 4,800-year-old Homo sapiens on the right, show changes in the ...
Smithsonian Magazine: Explore History, Science, Arts & Culture
WEBDiscover the latest stories in history, archaeology, science, arts and culture from one of the top news magazines. Smithsonian Magazine brings you compelling, in-depth articles every day.
These Are the 100 Greatest Films of All Time, According to 1,600 ...
WEBDec 6, 2022 · Every addition to this year’s list means a subtraction from the previous list. Films that have been knocked out of the top 100 include D.W. Griffith ’s Intolerance (1916), David Lean ’s ...
What’s the Difference Between England, Britain and the U.K.?
WEBJun 24, 2016 · Three islands within the British Isles retain special status as “Crown Dependencies.”. Though the U.K. is technically responsible for them, they are independently administered and self ...
117 Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2023 | Smithsonian
WEBDec 26, 2023 · The year’s most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy. Fascinating finds unveiled in 2023 ranged from a 12-sided ...
A Journey to the Oldest Cave Paintings in the World
WEBChauvet Cave, Ardèche, France. Dated to: 30,000 to 28,000 B.C. | Once thought to house the oldest representational art, the more than 1,000 paintings of predators like lions and mammoths are ...
The Story Behind Banksy | Smithsonian
WEBFebruary 2013. Banksy melds street-fighting passion and pacifist ardor in his image of a protester whose Molotov cocktail morphs into a bouquet. Pixelbully / Alamy. When Time magazine selected the ...
Meet the 100 Most Significant Americans of All Time
WEBNov 17, 2014 · Available on newsstands or online today! Here is our list; to read about what made each person siginficant, pick up a copy of the special issue at a newsstand near you. Trailblazers. Christopher ...
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That …
WEBJul 1, 2024 · On a rainy September 13, 1814, British warships sent a downpour of shells and rockets onto Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, relentlessly pounding the American fort for 25 hours.
The Curious History of the Potato Chip | Smithsonian
WEBThe origins of the crunchy snack date back to at least the 1800s. Lisa Shin. When Covid-19 forced people to stay home, many of us found solace in a snack: potato chips. The crispy treats enjoyed ...