Smithsonian Snapshot

A portrait of the 35th U.S. President.

A dapper carrot illustrates a seed card, which were wildly popular in the Victorian era.

Three paintings by the legendary but mysterious Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro are reunited.

What are the origins of Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday?

A deadly amphibian fungus is threatening the world's frogs, and Smithsonian scientists are working to save them.

Conserving orchids by studying their symbiotic relationship with fungi.

Once thought to be extinct, black-footed ferret populations are recovering with help from Smithsonian scientists.

Mary Hagedorn’s team has created a biobank to help the fight against corals' extinction.

More than a century ago, cherry trees made beautiful backdrops for photos—just as they do today.

This copper mask was used in traditional Mesoamerican dances.

Janet Harmon Bragg is one of the first female black aviators and the first to hold a commercial pilot’s license.

This elaborate card made in Germany dates from 1900.

To millions of people, she’s known on a first-name basis: Cristina.

An iconic poster for a seminal surf movie.

"Taking exercise" 1920s' style.

Fact or myth? Sending babies in the mail.

Perhaps puppies cuddling in the snow makes winter’s bite not so unpleasant?

Colombian Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Carlos Vives is best known for his vallenato chart-topping hits.

A cheerful skeleton gives a wave.

A Neanderthal makes some moves.

The legendary Chuck Berry's red Cadillac.

Whimsical wallpaper.

Crocheted suits carry a message about biodiversity.

Mark Spitz set the world record for the most gold medals in a single Olympics.