Description: Smithsonian is the official journal published by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. It specializes in such topics as history, science, arts, and nature. The first issue was published in 1970. The 120-page July/August 2024 issues' cover story is: Trading Places - A city buried in the Egyptian desert reveals fascinating connections among civilizations all across the ancient world. Other featured articles include: The Next Big Wave - To protect the busy port and coastal resort of Galveston from future hurricanes a fleet of engineers have come up with an ingenious Texas-size plan. Handing Over the Reins - A pathbreaking South African show jumper shares his love for the sport with young riders. Plight of the Bumblebee - Scientists are racing to prevent these perfect pollinators from buzzing off for good. Mapping the Mississippi - How surveyors trekked through swampland to chart a growing America. The Wild Harvest - Every August, Maine's blueberry fields beckon. The Strange Afterlife of Pablo Escobar's Hippos - A proliferation of exotic African animals creates chaos in South America. PROLOGUE American Icon: Dungeons & Dragons * The serpents in mythArt: Tying the KnotFlight: Global goodwill travelCivil War: Fueling the battle * The discovery of javaOrigins: The bowling shirtNational Treasure: Libba Cotten's guitarCompetition: Tango in ParisDiscussion Institutional Knowledge by Lonnie G. Bunch IIICrossword: Our monthly puzzle Ask Smithsonian - You've got questions. We've got experts On the Cover - The head of a marble Buddha statue found at Berenike exhibits both Eastern and Western styles, from a typical beatific expression and topknot to a Roman coif. Photograph by Stephen Sidebotham. I have additional issues of this magazine and other magazines covering various topics available for sale on E-Bay. I will apply a shipping discount on multiple purchases. Please contact me if you are interested.
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Publication Name: Smithsonian
Signed: No
ISSN: 0037-7333
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Publication Month: August, July
Publication Year: 2024
Issue Number: 3
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Language: English
Volume: 55
Distribution: Paid Circulation
Contributors: Lonnie G. Bunch III, Jo Marchant, Xander Peters, Karabo Mooki, Ryan Lenora Brown, Alex Fox, Boyce Upholt, Greta Rybus, Kate Olson, Joshua Hammer
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art & Photography, Aviation, History, Nature & Outdoors, Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subscription: Yes
Topic: Berenike, Galveston Flooding, South African show jumper, Bumblebees, Mapping the Mississippi, Maine's Blueberry Fields, Pablo Escobar's Hippos
