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 124-page April/May 2022 issues' cover story is: There's Plenty of Juice on Block Island - In fact, the community leads the nation in getting its power from offshore wind. Other featured articles include: Welcome Back - Walruses are once again packing the shores of a Norwegian archipelago. Why Did the Salamander Cross the Road? - Because survival and reproduction depend on it, as their human helpers know. Making the Connection - Archaeologists uncover the vital contributions made by Chinese immigrants who built the transcontinental railroad. Italian Renaissance - Innovative incentives, such as houses sold for a pittance, are sparking a rebirth of rural towns. Viking Village - Digs at ninth-century graves in England reveal the surprising heritage of the Norse invaders. The Legend of the Music Tree - Guitar aficionados covet nothing more than mahogany salvaged years ago from a Belize forest. PROLOGUE American Icon - The bald eagle * A full-fledged recoveryArt - Beyond PicassoPublishing - Making news the old wayHealth - Racial inequity in medicineBuilding History - Recreating a bit of Notre-Dame de Paris National Treasure - Patsy Cline's threadsCrossword: Our monthly puzzleDiscussionInstitutional Knowledge by Lonnie G. Bunch IIIAsk Smithsonian - You've got questions. We've got experts Cover - Offshore wind turbines supply power to Block Island residents. Due to changes in USPS policy and a recent postage rate increase, I have had to raise my shipping costs. I have additional copies of this and other magazines 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: April, May
Publication Year: 2022
Issue Number: 1
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Language: English
Volume: 53
Distribution: Paid Circulation
Contributors: Elizabeth Royte, Florian Ledoux, Joanna Lentini, Matt Stirn, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Ferdinando Cotugno, Joshua Levine, Ellen Ruppel Shell
Features: Illustrated
Genre: History, Nature & Outdoors, Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subscription: Yes
Topic: Earth Day, Offshore Wind Farms, Salamanders, Transcontinental Railroad, Italian Renaissance, Viking Village, The Music Tree
