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

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

Stroll Tompkins Square Park and walk in the footsteps of Beat poets in this Manhattan neighborhood—the birthplace of American ...

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

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

After months at sea, the orange-beaked birds are gathering along coastal cliffs in a short but sensational migration.

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

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

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 ...

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