Foods like hot dogs, hamburgers, and potato salad have become menu essentials at Independence Day cookouts across the country ...

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary all year—but that’s not the only reason to visit. From hot chicken to ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

Although sharks aren’t the mindless man-eaters they are sometimes made out to be, experts know that staying safe involves ...

National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, ...

Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from ...

Despite what's depicted in movies and books, the real Tyrannosaurus rex was likely an awkward swimmer at best. To date, no one has found swim traces from a tyrannosaur. Paleontologists have found some ...

Along Norway’s coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer — shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight.

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From the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania to the teeming sea cliffs of St Kilda in Scotland, Europe is still home to staggering displays of summer wildlife. Whether you’re searching for sperm ...

This miracle plant was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago—or was it? Silphion cured diseases and made food tasty, but Emperor Nero allegedly consumed the last stalk.