This five-part documentary series combines perversely beautiful footage with personal testimonies to revisit this catastrophic weather event and the government’s disastrous role in the outcome.

What is methylene blue and can it really boost your brain power? The trendy supplement was originally developed as a fabric dye—and later used as a malaria treatment. We asked experts if it ...

Scientists want to build 'living' computers—powered by live brain cells The potential for these kinds of machines to reshape computer processing, increase energy efficiency, and revolutionize ...

Blowing out birthday candles is surprisingly ancient What began as a sacred ritual has become one of the world’s most widespread party traditions.

7 must-visit ancient sites everyone should see From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, from the magical desert capital of the Nabateans in Jordan to the everyday Roman ...

A practical guide to traveling in Vietnam From street-food dining to travelling by motorbike — here’s what first-time visitors to Vietnam need to know when trip planning.

With a successful decade of partnership already behind them, G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have inked a deal to continue working together for another 10 years. The two companies ...

Caesar salad celebrates its 101st birthday in July 2025. We look at the origins of the popular dish — surprisingly, it doesn’t involve a certain Roman emperor.

This ancient city is a vegetarian traveler's dream In Kutaisi, Georgia, Imeretians still forage in nature for the ingredients that compose their colorful, vegetarian-friendly fare. These ...

8 must-do adventures in Namibia Hike massive sand dunes, sleep under the stars, and enjoy world-class wildlife watching in Namibia.

National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, where diverse landscapes invite unstructured exploration and joyful ...

What Norway's midnight sun season is like—in pictures Along Norway’s coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer — shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight.