A British scientist’s unexpected gift to America
A British scientist who never visited the United States is to thank for the famous Smithsonian museums in Washington and New York.
Want to see America? Travel firms have packages for every budget.
Tourism is big business in the United States, and the 77 million visitors from other countries in 2016 are a major reason why.
Anime’s supersized U.S. audience [video]
Anime and manga — Japanese cartoons and comic books — have attracted fans of all ages in the U.S., leaving an indelible mark on American culture.
Metropolitan Museum makes its art available to all
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has adopted an open-access policy for its artwork, allowing anyone to download free, high-resolution images.
Celebrated Jewish Americans who have made their mark
Jewish Americans are only a sliver of the U.S. population but have made outsized contributions to society. Learn how five have made their mark.
Japanese artist Kusama wows U.S. and Canada
Washingtonians are loving 'Infinity Mirrors,' an exhibition showcasing the polka dots, pumpkins and mirrored rooms of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
Make way for the Maccabeats [video]
May is Jewish American Heritage Month in the United States. Meet an a cappella group that combines pop songs with Jewish traditions.
5 little-known facts about Melania Trump
First lady Melania Trump, a former international model, speaks several languages and is involved in various causes. Learn new facts about her.
Hip-hop: Reshaping youth culture worldwide
Hip-hop music, pioneered by African-American and Hispanic youth in New York in the 1970s, has since spread across the U.S. and around the world.