Jon McCormack's new book celebrates the whorls, hexagons, and half-moons that appear in the world all around us.

The Roman prefect, known to Christians as the man responsible for Jesus' death, is one of the few New Testament figures to ...

Across cultures, early spring is a time to let loose and play pranks—but historians can’t agree on who invented the custom of ...

The art and culture of Detroit, the wide expanse of Great Lakes beaches and the Upper Peninsula’s rugged beauty are just a few highlights of a visit to Michigan. Here’s a guide to where to go, what to ...

These leafy greens are loaded with flavor and nutrients—and studies show that even small doses are filled with compounds that ...

It’s no wonder the legendary Mother Road remains a road trip firm favourite — but where to begin with such an epic journey?

When analyzing the oldest books of the Bible, scholars have identified the work of various writers and editors. But how did ...

Can dying coral be nursed back to life by healthy coral? A new theory from a pair of marine biologists studying how the tiny ...

In the third episode of our Dead World video series, National Geographic digital editor Nicholas St. Fleur examines tiny ...

Biruté Galdikas was the third of the so-called Trimates, alongside Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. She spent thousands of hours ...

Acrossthe halfcenturyor so that seafarers and scientists have spent studying the habits of sperm whales, some of the most ...

New trails and openings are setting up this wild Welsh county as an adventure enthusiast’s dream, whether you want to explore ...