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 ...

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

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.

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

Joe Baur is a travel, food, and adventure writer/filmmaker born-and-raised just outside of Cleveland. These days he’s based in Berlin, hitting the trails across Europe as often as possible in search ...

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

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 ...

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

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is perhaps the most iconic symbol of ancient Rome and a UNESCO ... Suggested Experience: The National Geographic Day Tour – Spartacus’ World at ...

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, has overtaken social-media feeds and turned a Thai zoo into an influencer destination. But some ...

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 ...

These Southeast Asian countries make grandeur appearances among National Geographic's Best Places to Visit in The World 2025.