As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase what it means to be female. 15 life-changing experiences in North America’s national parks 15 life-changing experiences in North ...

National Geographic’s photography community is now on Instagram at @NatGeoYourShot. Please follow us there for the latest photos from the community and tag your photos #YourShotPhotographer for ...

education and storytelling, bringing these experiences to life in ways that spark curiosity, create lasting memories and ...

Today, the National Geographic Society announced the launch of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, a ...

What the lullabies we sing to our children reveal about us What the lullabies we sing to our children reveal about us That is the National Geographic Society’s mission—and the CEO says it’s ...

Hubble and its fellow observatories give us an unprecedented, crystal-clear look at the far reaches of the cosmos. Explore these orbiting pioneers and learn what they've discovered. 3 min read The ...

High in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, advocates are pushing to protect one of Europe's last stretches of wilderness and ...

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More than 15 scientists and filmmakers begin an expedition last week to study the health of the Solomon Islands’ Ocean ...

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 ...

Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession. Detail of a Katsura, a geisha wig ...