Ameya Okamoto, Santana Walker, and Celeste Hampton—part of the Smithsonian's Nail Art Project. Photos courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution When Indigenous entrepreneur and aesthetic innovator ...

An individual from Louisiana was indicted Wednesday for an attack that happened outside of a Smithsonian museum in January.

In many Washingtonians’ imagination, the guest list at high-profile political gatherings might include diplomats, members of ...

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

Spend a long weekend in our nation’s diverse, dazzling capital, with food from across the globe and free world-class museums.

A fossil of a partial face from a human ancestor is the oldest in western Europe, archaeologists reported Wednesday. The incomplete skull — a section of the left cheek bone and ...

The current political environment is creating a logistical nightmare for WorldPride organizers. One said they’re “rolling ...

The appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the US is a ‘huge opportunity for Northern Ireland’, the deputy ...

Washington businesses and hotels are capitalizing on the return of pandas to the city's zoo after a yearlong absence.

As a city known for its world-class museums, it’s no surprise that Washington, DC is a go-to destination for families looking ...

Republicans face a March 14 deadline to keep the government funded, and are facing pressure to do so without any support from ...

Here in the early blustery days of the month of March, we sometimes begin day dreaming of just getting away for a few days.