As New York City celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding, National Geographic looks back on more than a century of ...

Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

However, this was not a video of Yellowstone mountain lions migrating south to Utah. There was no evidence that the park's ...

How passionate Colombians are shaking up Cartagena's cultural scene The Colombian city’s cultural scene is getting a shake-up, with creative locals whipping up fusion flavours and mixing ...

Disney's "The Lion King" musical is coming to Chicago this fall, and one of the cast members is coming to town early to sing the national anthem for the NASCAR street races.

Video shows fireball meteor explode in broad daylight. How rare is this cosmic phenomenon? Fireballs fall on the Earth every day—but the one that just streaked across the southeastern U.S. this ...

A music lover's guide to Tokyo, the city that moves to its own beat From record stores to jazz cafes to karaoke, here are the best ways to keep up with everything this music-infused city has to offer.

BigPicture began in 2014 and has received more than 64,000 images from photographers around the world since launching. The competition honors photographers across multiple categories, including ...

The most otherworldly, mysterious forms of lightning on Earth Scientists are working to understand the curious phenomena of red sprites, green ghosts and blue jets high above thunderstorms.

Colorado’s largest ski resort has a lot to offer in the warmer months, including scenic gondola rides, music festivals, world-class art, and backcountry hiking trails—without the crowds.

Illnesses caused by heat—dehydration, cramps, and even strokes—can come on quickly and quietly. New, wearable technology could help alert wearers to lurking danger.