Brian Wolly

1 month ago | smithsonianmag.com | Brian Wolly

Pizza and pasta are pretty obviously out, but what are the other no-nos? Editor's note, April 14, 2022: As Jews worldwide observe the Passover holiday, here's a look at the dietary rules and customs that make the eight days different from all other days. The Torah couldn’t make things any clearer.

Mar 13, 2024 | smithsonianmag.com | Brian Wolly

More than 30,000 photographs were submitted, but only 60 have made it to the finalist stage. The images below include our favorite and most evocative submissions, spread across six categories: People, Travel, Natural World, Drone/Aerial, American Experience and Artistic. These photographs capture a wide range of emotions, from the tragedy of the Covid-19 pandemic to the joys of everyday life. Now it’s time for you to select your favorite for the Readers’ Choice contest.