Six of London’s best small museums and why you should visit them nowSeptember 05, 2020 – Beyond the capital's famous museums are over 100 smaller cultural institutions, many at threat of closing due to the impact of coronavirus. From the Garden Museum to Pitzhanger Manor, here are six hidden gems to discover now.
How mail-in voting began on Civil War battlefieldsNovember 04, 2022 – The 1860s paved the way for remote voting in the U.S., a process that has faced renewed controversy—and popularity—in recent years.
Ideas and tips for planning the ultimate camping adventureJune 14, 2022 – From safety tips to packing advice, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping under the stars.
Visualizing 500,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S.February 10, 2021 – The United States has reached a grim milestone—the moment when half a million Americans have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
Documenting the Hunger Crisis in AmericaDecember 23, 2020 – Food insecurity is growing across the country. So is the push for solutions that produce jobs and millions of meals.
A year into the pandemic, Nat Geo photographers turn their lenses on petsMarch 01, 2021 – From parrots to dogs to chickens, domestic animals are alleviating some of the stress and boredom of quarantine life.
Our best photos from a fraught spring capture turmoil—and moments of graceJuly 01, 2020 – From mask-wearing to rule breaking, the coronavirus is still coloring our daily experiences. But life goes on—and our photographers are capturing it, from historic protests against police brutality to the launch of a new era of spaceflight.
Why travel should be considered an essential human activitySeptember 08, 2020 – Travel is not rational, but it’s in our genes. Here’s why you should start planning a trip now.
Fixated on Pennsylvania? Consider an Amish farm stayNovember 05, 2020 – See how a connection to the land helps traditional communities thrive in Lancaster County.
These are some of America’s most beautiful urban parksAugust 21, 2020 – See the nation’s geographical diversity, history, and grandeur—without leaving the city.
The slow-burning crisis that sparked the Capitol violence was right before our eyesJanuary 15, 2021 – For months, photographer Louie Palu has chronicled Washington as the capital weathered a deadly pandemic, protests against racial injustice, unfounded claims of election fraud and an insurrection.
Inside the swift, deadly history of the Spanish Flu pandemicFebruary 15, 2018 – Before SARS and coronavirus, Spanish flu infected a third of the world’s population and killed as many as 50 million in the waning years of World War I.
‘We’ve come a long way, but our journey is not over’August 31, 2020 – Participants in the Commitment March on Washington reflect on the actions that led to this “moment of reckoning in America”, and the work still left to be done.
Episode 6: The canary of the seaJuly 21, 2020 – Chirp. Whistle. Creak. Beluga whales, the canaries of the sea, have a lot to say. But noise from ships can drown out their calls, putting calves in danger. What happens when humans press pause during the coronavirus pandemic-and finally give ocean life some peace and quiet?
Master these travel skills now for smarter trips laterOctober 06, 2020 – Learn to take better photos, speak Japanese, or be a volunteer scientist with classes, apps, and activities that’ll help you get road ready.
Backyard camping and other ways to fire up wanderlust at homeMay 13, 2020 – News flashes from the world of travel: Paris’s new bike lanes, airport-scrubbing robots, choppy seas for cruise ships.