There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name ...

A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

1 of 13 Archaeologists study a colossal Olmec stone head in La Venta, Mexico in this 1947 National Geographic photo ... Tepe seems a re-creation of paradise, with stelae carved in images of ...

Julia Flynn Siler, an author and journalist who is also a chorister at St. John’s Church, recently wrote about the health benefits of darkness for National Geographic.

This is the perfect route to discover the magic of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, from its pristine beaches to charming historic ...

Stacks of past issues of National Geographic magazines against a white background. In Conkin’s novel Community Board, the lead character retreats from an imploded marriage to her parents' empty ...

Welcome to the lesser bird of paradise show! With a backdrop of lush vegetation, this strikingly beautiful bird is putting on ...

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, flying snakes live in tropical forests and are very good at climbing trees. They often ...

National Geographic's 100 best images of the year ... “Palm Springs is like a paradise—it’s heaven on earth,” says Castellon. “The people who come here are unique and visit with ...

Greeks don’t hike. You’ll hear this everywhere you go in Greece — usually from the locals themselves. They can’t see the point, apparently; uses up too much beach time. If that’s the ...

Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. A European robin, Erithacus ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...