A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today
Inaugural addresses that newly minted presidents have given over the past 250 years have aimed to do several key things, ...
How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across Europe ...
Some of humanity’s greatest evolutionary mysteries are finally being solved—one bone at a time
Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering ...
These ants are saving our forests—by spraying acid everywhere
The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants helps the endangered species transcend its small stature in the natural world.
What is National Ratification Day? Here's what the historic move meant for the US
The historical moment happened on Jan. 14, 1784, when the Continental Congress ratified, or approved, the Treaty of Paris, ...
What happens to wildlife during a wildfire?
As thousands of people are forced to evacuate and many lose homes to the flames, wildlife is also facing deadly consequences.
Rest and restore in western Nevada’s great outdoors
Follow National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner to the Silver State, where natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and ...
These are the best cruises for exploring ancient civilizations
Tracing temple-studded coastlines and rivers that gave birth to epoch-shaping civilizations, these sailings reveal how the ...
4 ways to celebrate Massachusetts’ revolutionary 250th anniversary
It’s a celebration for the centuries as Massachusetts commemorates 250 years of its central role in American independence.
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Today in Aviation History: Amelia Earhart Flies Solo from Hawaii to California
O n January 12, 1935, famed aviator Amelia Earhart landed at Oakland Municipal Airport in Oakland, California, after an ...
Paul Salopek is on a foot journey across the world. He provides an extraordinary record of humanity at a new millennium
From Japan, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist’s Out of Eden Walk marks 12 years, with North America on the horizon.
7 low-impact adventures to try across the UK
From snorkeling among basking sharks in Scotland to hiking through history in the Peak District, these eco-conscious ...