which evolved into today’s National Geographic Maps. As in the past, our cartographers continue to illustrate the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. We adhere to this long ...

This story appears in the July 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine ... He decided that a magnificent gift—a lavish map of the world—might maneuver him into the new king’s good ...

National Geographic questions what lies ahead for the planet—will it be saved or lost? So far, it’s impossible to predict. Change is coming for every corner of the planet. Explore what your ...

Massive, offshore rigs the size of skyscrapers remain at sea around the world. Here's why these environmentalists say some ...

Making UNESCO's World Heritage List means protection and prestige for some of the world's most famous sites—and some of the not-so-famous. See how much you know about these special places. Become a ...

It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual ...

Bingham's discovery was published in the April 1913 issue of National Geographic magazine, bringing the mountaintop citadel to the world's attention. (The National Geographic Society helped fund ...

This story appears in the December 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine ... who is the light of the world, just as Jewish mothers light the Shabbat candles. “We see the relationship ...

Earthquakes, also called temblors, can be so tremendously destructive that it’s hard to imagine they occur by the thousands every day around the world, usually in the form of small tremors.

At National Geographic, we’ve helped you explore the world for 130 years ... New elements include “Atlas,” a story told through maps, and “Through the Lens,” the backstory of a single ...

Combine word search, jigsaw and trivia to solve puzzles as you explore the world of National Geographic. This edition of Bonza highlights themes like Animals, Travel, Planet Earth, Humanity and ...

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