SmarthistorySmarthistory is a leading resource for the study of art and cultural heritage. Our growing collection of videos and essays are designed to be engaging and conversational and cover art that ranges from the paleolithic to the present. Everything on Smarthistory is completely free and our content is offered with no advertising. We are a small non-profit organization based in New York, but we reach millions of learners around the world. Smarthistory has received support from John and Ann Doerr, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Samuel H. Kress Foundation, The Terra Foundation for American Art, The Walton Family Foundation, The College Board, Khan Academy, The Google Cultural Institute, and individual donors.