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A Golden Hour Solar Eclipse in the Spanish Vineyards
When the 2026 total solar eclipse sweeps across northern Spain, crossing over World Heritage sites, vibrant cities, and endless vineyards, Smithsonian Journeys will be there.
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Leprechauns Wore Red?! 5 Unexpected Facts about Irish History and Lore
Behind the shamrocks and gold-tipped rainbows, Ireland is packed with surprises—both in its history and in the ways it has shaped culture far beyond its shores.
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Lovespoons & Salted Coffee: Tales and Traditions of Love from Around the World
Beyond the chocolates and roses of Valentine’s Day, the world is full of unique courtship customs and enduring love legends.
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How the Journey Began: 55 Years of Traveling the World with Smithsonian
Smithsonian's educational travel program was one of the first of its kind when it debuted nationally in 1970, and it quickly found an audience eager to explore places both familiar and far-flung—from New Mexico to post-Mao China and the Soviet Union.
An Expert's Perspective: Q&A with Art Historian Ross King
An interview with art historian Ross King, the best-selling author of Brunelleschi's Dome and other books—and a popular expert on journeys to Italy and France.
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Ancient Egypt Meets the 21st Century at the New Grand Egyptian Museum
Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the museum just days after its long-awaited opening.
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The Story of the Stars: A Q&A with Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller
An interview with astrophysicist Michelle Thaller about the northern lights, stars, planets, and eclipses—and interpreting the wonders of the cosmos while traveling with Smithsonian Journeys.
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A Traveling "Honors History Course": A Q&A with Cassandra Potts Hannahs
A Q&A with Expert Cassandra Potts Hannahs
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On Safari with Grant Nel: A Q&A with our Expert
What's it like to introduce travelers to the wildlife and habitats you've grown up with? Hear from naturalist Grant Nel about his time leading safaris in Africa for Smithsonian Journeys.
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What happened to the Sphinx’s nose?
Why doesn't the Great Sphinx of Giza have a nose? Explore historical evidence, myths, and the real story behind one of Egypt’s archaeological mysteries.
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