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Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
2M ago
The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has long been associated with prosperity and imperial power ..read more
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3M ago
More than 100 such ancient artifacts have been found throughout Europe, but nobody knows what they are ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
4M ago
The year's most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy ..read more
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6M ago
The 1830 account details an eerie encounter with a stranger who predicted the death of the writer's father ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
6M ago
Rare footage of the woman magician's act captures her magnetic stage presence and range of tricks ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
9M ago
In Mexico City, the Spanish-born artist created dreamlike works that drew on magic, mysticism and more ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
10M ago
This first-edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is one of only 500 hardback copies printed ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
1y ago
Before watching the new movie adaptation, here's what you need to know about the history of the fantasy role-playing game ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
1y ago
Experts have been unable to verify the existence of Mr. Electrico, whose 1932 electric chair act supposedly affirmed the young author's interest in writing ..read more
Smithsonian Magazine » Magic
1y ago
Patrick Schuermans discovered a fragment of a 1,600-year-old dodecahedron in Belgium ..read more