Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...
The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
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National Geographic Your Shot
Welcome to Nat Geo Your Shot: National Geographic’s global community for aspiring visual storytellers. Find the community on Instagram @NatGeoYourShot and follow along for hashtag challenges ...
Rock art in Venezuela may be the sign of a lost ancient culture
Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have some theories on who made the mysterious art.
Indian scientists are saving a rare bird — by getting them to mate with dummies
The great Indian bustard is critically endangered, but the Indian government has found a clever way of breeding the species in captivity.
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Life probably exists beyond Earth. So how do we find it?
With next-generation telescopes, tiny space probes, and more, scientists aim to search for life beyond our solar system—and make contact. Propelled to a fifth the speed of light by a laser beam ...
There's more to this English county than just Stonehenge
Beyond the main attraction of Stonehenge, Wiltshire has equally impressive ancient sites, giant chalk horses and cosy pubs in historic villages.
Sound waves and sea creatures
Thousands of marine species from microscopic zooplankton to the largest cetaceans rely on sound for survival and many have ...
Here’s how to turn your cellphone into a powerful travel tool
From mini lenses that capture professional-quality photos to a portable printer, these cellphone accessories enhance any trip ...
Is this fresco-filled town Rajasthan's next big destination?
In a sleepy corner of Rajasthan, local artists are restoring the region’s crumbling haveli mansions to their former frescoed ...
Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely
A new report suggests that climate change-induced factors, like reduced rainfall, primed conditions for the Palisades and ...
These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...