Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, blessed the island of Naxos with fertility.It’s true the island’s landscape yields a hearty abundance that informs its hyper-local cuisine ...

The silvery-green olive trees that blanket Greece are as rooted in its culture as the stars and sea. According to Greek mythology, Athena planted the first olive tree on the Acropolis, triumphing ...

Crete has more than 3,000 caves, many associated with the gods of Greek mythology and with goddess worship practiced by the Minoans, a Bronze-Age civilization that lasted from 2600 to 1100 B.C.

This story appears in the August 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. ... In Greek mythology the gods Hypnos (sleep) and Thanatos (death) are twin brothers. The Greeks may have been right.

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Part twoThe obelisk's repatriation was the result of persistent diplomatic efforts, symbolizing cultural restitution and the fight against colonial plunder.The distinct Axum steal evoke the obelisks ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – National Geographic recently released a list of the top 10 “dreamiest” stargazing trains in the United States, including one railroad excursion on the Oregon coast ...

The upcoming National Geographic documentary "Sally" offers an intimate look at the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel into space. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker ...

In 2022, National Geographic Society with the support of Rolex, launched the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition, a one-of-a-kind science and storytelling exploration of the world’s most vital ...

A herd of goats emerges from a mountain track as I press on towards the gorge. They’re led by a buck with curved horns like talons and a bell that jangles in time with its lethargic gait.

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ocean and the Explorers who champion it.