When the Berlin Wall went up overnight, National Geographic correspondents were on hand to document a city that became a ...

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what ...

The Monuments Men and Women Foundation is on the hunt to recover stolen masterpieces—and they say this could be our best ...

With its long, uninterrupted blue runs, family-friendly French resort Les Deux Alpes is ideal for beginner skiers — as well ...

From the Mothman, Wampus Cat, and Raven Mocker to the Grafton and Flatwoods Monsters, the Appalachians are teeming with supernatural creatures. TikTok is flooded with stories of #hauntedappalachia.

National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year issue features stunning wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and ...

With its Roman mosaics, grand stately homes and baroque city gates, this small Maltese city preserves traces of its ancient history.

While the 21st century has been bumpy, it has also ushered in monumental scientific and technological breakthroughs that have ...

When weird fungal epidemics crop up in far-flung places, scientists work together to unravel how the microscopic murderers ...

From the beach where hula was said to be born to sacred sites where spirits roam, miles of lesser known trails tell the story of Hawai’i. Along a path used by ancient Hawaiians, the 3.5-mile trail to ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.