Hassan Sharif is a world-renowned conceptual artist, and the purpose of his three-dimensional creations is to emphasize their ...

This story appears in the February 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine ... The image of a “boxing” kangaroo—now a ubiquitous symbol of Australia—first appeared in an 1891 cartoon ...

Photograph by Werner Forman, GTRES This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History ... the city had become a potent symbol: the corrupt earthly twin city ...

The oldest known grizzly mother in history, the 28-year-old bear was often photographed with her cubs in Grand Teton National Park before she was killed by a car in October.

Early modern people in Europe believed in witchcraft and the supernatural, and in times of duress, might blame supposed witches for unfavorable events.

Evidence of its use in funeral rites has been found at other Maya sites, and the color may have represented the red of the rising sun, a symbol of resurrection and new life. Its use was one of ...

It is prominently featured on Canada’s red flag, a global symbol of the country. The flag, adopted in 1965, is one of the most recognizable in the world.

Nangeroni, who said it was “a symbol for the transgender community”. Trans activist Holly Boswell – who sadly died in 2017 – ...

Two local experts share how Dublin and Grosseto are supporting tourism initiatives that encourage exploration of the natural landscapes surrounding their cities.

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...

Top 5 things to do on the island according to National Geographic. Some of Mallorca's most iconic sites highlighted.

On the northwest border of Slovenia is a mountain range as dramatic as it is accessible, offering hut-to-hut hiking on multi-day adventures — with plenty of hearty food and local tales to sustain the ...