In a fascinating exposé, a visual campaign reveals that the familiar world map we all grew up with is more illusion than fact ...

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here ...

A detail of the Madaba Map reveals how its makers imagined the world from above. The large body of water is the Dead Sea, and the central walled city is Jerusalem. Tensions between Muslims and ...

As Cork’s population surges, a new review recommends four fully operational fire stations to ensure future emergency response ...

Author Dan Buettner worked for more than a decade to identify hot spots of longevity around the world. With the help of the National Geographic Society, Buettner set out to locate places that not ...

Beech trees often come in clusters, as the matriarch sprouts dense groves, producing nuts that are a nutritious staple of ...

Learn how to send flowers to Australia or anywhere worldwide—fast, fresh, and fuss-free. Discover top blooms, best occasions, and smart delivery tips.

World Oceans Day will run in conjunction with the UN Ocean Conference which will be held in France from June 9 to 13 ...

A seven-storey swell was recorded off the Cork coast earlier this year, confirming Ireland’s status as the site of some of the world’s highest waves. Data released by the Marine ­Institute shows the ...

Everyone should have at least one cookbook in their kitchen that inspires and surprises them. For me, this is consistently ...

Máire ní Mhurchú, known as D Murphy, 70, flew to the occupied West Bank in May to do what she has been doing for the past 20 ...