National Geographic Explorer Keolu Fox says the key to harnessing the technology of tomorrow is centering traditions of the past. With his sculptural work “green star quilt,” visual artist Wally Dion ...

Author Akwaeke Emezi and designer Adeju Thompson reflect on their paths to finding the audacity to produce queer, Indigenous work. Akwaeke Emezi, left, is an Igbo author and artist, and Adeju Thompson ...

Few figures in history have done more to change our understanding of the natural world. We celebrate Jane Goodall’s remarkable life with rare images from the National Geographic archives.

After the U.S. seized their lands more than 150 years ago, the Diné (Navajo) people embarked on the Long Walk—a 300-mile trek to exile. Photographer Dakota Mace shares their stories. In 1864, the U.S.

With its medieval Old Town and baroque monastery sitting alongside a modernist ensemble recently awarded World Heritage status, Kaunas is the perfect place to unravel the architectural paradoxes of ...

Even in China, one of the most hyper-industrialized societies on Earth, our correspondent found a fading corner where modernity hasn’t yet replaced ancient ways. Workers pluck marigolds for essential ...

Across the continent, thousands of Fulani people are holding fast to their ancient customs—while reshaping their traditions for a new age. “If rainy season comes and we have grass and water, I’m happy ...

With breathtaking photography and in-depth articles, a National Geographic magazine subscription lets you explore nature, science, history, and culture like never before. Each month you will receive a ...

The first edition of National Geographic magazine contained no pictures. It wasn’t until nearly 20 years later that the editors took a risk in including a picture essay, prompting at least two board ...

This story is part of the National Geographic 33. McKay hopes Yellow Dot’s shorts will do what the best, most challenging stand-up comedy does: uses humor to deliver stark and sometimes shocking ...