Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

The “Southern Underground Railroad” helped formerly enslaved people reach freedom in northern Mexico. One village here has observed Juneteenth or “Día de los Negros” for 150 years.

Scientists in Belgium—that celebrated bastion of ancient beer culture—are harnessing genetic breakthroughs and machine learning to reimagine how great booze gets built. Here’s how their revelations in ...

In her view, Beijing is a city where history isn't something you look for — it finds you. "It lives in the stones beneath ...

From explorers and primatologists like Jane Goodall to filmmakers like Jimmy Chin, National Geographic has consistently celebrated individuals who push the boundaries of exploration and discovery ...

Archaeologists say the 2,400-year-old ship is so well preserved that even the mast and rowers' benches have survived for millennia.

National Geographic is marking its 138th anniversary by celebrating the enduring power of its storytelling, highlighting how its work has shaped public understanding of the world over for more than a ...

This article has been updated to reflect that the climb was initially scheduled for Saturday at 1am UK time but has been ...

Sri Lanka’s iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on ...

The five-time Grammy-winning soprano has pulled the plug on two scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center, a year after resigning as an artistic advisor for the institution.

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is on a decadeslong project to walk from East Africa to South America. In his 13 years on the road so far, he's been stopped by law enforcement 120 times.

To launch its new value menu, Taco Bell turned the drive-thru into fine-dining theater. The immersive, multi-course tasting ...