“The cover of National Geographic is an invitation. ‘Come look,’ it says. ‘See what wonder the world contains.’”—Chris Johns, former Editor in Chief The first cover photograph to ...

Also included on the National Geographic 33 are entertainers including Arlo Parks, Don Cheadle, Edward Norton, Jason Momoa, Michelle Yeoh, Yara Shahidi and many more.

Check out the covers, below, and head to the National Geographic 33 site to learn more about the other honorees. Why National Geographic 33 Is A Fitting New Initiative Photos of Michelle Yeoh by ...

The July cover of National Geographic depicts a body the size of Mars slamming into the newborn planet Earth some 4.5 billion years ago. A cosmic crash like this, ...

FADEL: The latest National Geographic featuring Kiliii Yuyan's cover photo is available on newsstands. But next month, that yellow-framed cover will be gone. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) ...