Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
3664 results for "preservation"
Museums across Uzbekistan are drawing global visitors with rare Silk Road artifacts, early photography collections, and interactive exhibits that bring centuries of cultural exchange to life. From ancient wall paintings in Samarkand to pioneering art preservation in Nukus, these institutions are making history accessible to new generations.
Ethiopia is making major progress protecting its ancient rock-hewn churches and cultural treasures through new conservation programs and international partnerships. Diplomatic leaders just visited the iconic Lalibela site, signaling growing global support for preserving these 900-year-old architectural wonders.
Egypt is creating a national archive to document traditional crafts, costumes, and cultural practices across all its regions. The initiative will preserve the country's living heritage and prepare submissions for UNESCO recognition.
A Nigerian startup called Veda Legacy uses voice calls and AI to capture how dementia patients think and make decisions before the disease erases their reasoning patterns forever. The phone-based system helps families preserve their loved ones' wisdom, values, and decision-making frameworks while they can still articulate them.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Ftf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffiler_public%2F22%2Fd1%2F22d1d559-2c1f-4580-a3d7-eb3872519fc5%2Fhospital.jpg)
A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
A telecommunications giant is helping keep Ghanaian traditions alive with major donations to two ancient harvest festivals. The support brings both cultural preservation and modern services to communities celebrating their heritage.
As only 196,000 Holocaust survivors remain worldwide, a Los Angeles nonprofit is racing against time to preserve their stories through the voices of their grandchildren. "If You Heard What I Heard" creates powerful video interviews that ensure these testimonies of resilience live on forever.
Scientists in northern Spain discovered a complete wasp frozen in amber for 105 million years, revealing a brand new species that's rewriting the insect family tree. The tiny time capsule from the age of dinosaurs shows how nature can preserve life in stunning detail.
Singapore is officially acquiring the historic home of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew to preserve it as a national monument. The site on Oxley Road, where key independence movement events unfolded, will be protected from commercial development forever.
Just a few occasional visits from mountain lions transformed an entire suburban nature preserve near San Francisco. The surprising discovery shows that powerful ecological changes can happen in small protected areas, not just vast wilderness.
When archaeologists discovered 4,000-year-old rock paintings along a new train route, Mexico's president made a choice that put history first. The $8 billion project will take a new path to protect 16 precious artworks forever.
%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Ftf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffiler_public%2F33%2Ff1%2F33f1a755-2013-47c1-807e-ad6482c9b647%2Fimg_7749-1200x900.jpeg)
For the first time in a century, hikers can explore a stunning 547-acre stretch of California's coast that was once a private ranch. The Estero Americano Coast Preserve now offers five miles of free trails, wildflower meadows, and rare wildlife habitats just south of Bodega Bay.
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma discovered a 450-million-year-old fossil that preserved something almost never seen: soft tissue from an ancient sea creature. The find gives researchers an unprecedented look at life in Earth's earliest ocean ecosystems.
Long before supermarkets existed, Indian communities turned wild forest fruits into tangy pickles that connected them to their land. These traditional preserves are keeping ancient flavors and foraging knowledge alive across the country.
For 45 years, Aboriginal activist Gary Foley saved every poster, letter, and photograph from Australia's civil rights movement in his shed. Now housed at Victoria University, this one-of-a-kind collection lets Indigenous students preserve and share their own history.
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered the most well-preserved image of Jesus ever found, dating back 1,800 years. The find is part of a wave of discoveries revealing how Christianity spread across the Roman Empire.
Scientists in Spain just discovered the most complete stegosaur skull ever found in Europe, unlocking secrets about how these iconic plated dinosaurs evolved. The 150-million-year-old fossil is so well preserved that it's helping researchers rewrite the evolutionary story of stegosaurs across the globe.
Before they passed away, Holocaust survivors Manfred Goldberg and Frank Bright shared their childhood experiences in a documentary that ensures their testimony lives on. Their courage to speak after decades of silence helps educate millions about history's darkest chapter.
%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Ftf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffiler_public%2F00%2Fd5%2F00d545f4-42eb-4f04-b5d9-9a1d75e2b78f%2Fcrt_montgomery_civilrightsmemorial.jpg)
Museums and monuments across America are bringing Civil Rights history to life through artifacts, statues, and preserved sites. From Greensboro lunch counters to Medgar Evers' home, these landmarks ensure future generations learn from the courage of everyday heroes.
Showing 20 of 3664