An Evolutionary Timeline of Homo Sapiens | Smithsonian
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · 15,000 to 40,000 Years Ago: Genetics and Fossils Show Homo sapiens Became the Only Surviving Human Species. A facial reconstruction of Homo floresiensis, a diminutive early human that may have ...
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Archaeology News & Updates - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Archaeologists Find the First Red Paint Made From Plants. Hunter-gatherers cooked up the alluring pigment in the Eastern Mediterranean 15,000 years ago. October 25, 2023.
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 ...
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 ...
The History of the World's Tallest Buildings | Smithsonian
WEBHeight: 465.9 feet. Of the cathedrals that took the height record after Lincoln, Strasbourg held the title the longest. Victor Hugo called it a “delicate marvel,” while Goethe likened it to a ...
Ten Museums You Can Virtually Visit | Smithsonian
WEBMar 20, 2020 · A Smithsonian magazine special report. Smart News | March 20, 2020. Ten Museums You Can Virtually Visit. Museums are closing their doors amid the coronavirus crisis, but many offer digital ...
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 True Story of Pocahontas Is More Complicated Than You …
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Smithsonian Channel. Pocahontas might be a household name, but the true story of her short, powerful life is buried in myths that have persisted since the 17th century. First, Pocahontas wasn’t ...
The History of the Teddy Bear | Smithsonian
WEBBy late 1906, the name had shifted to “teddy bear.”. A 1902 Clifford Berryman cartoon depicting President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous refusal to shoot that fateful bear. Smithsonian Archives ...