During his groundbreaking papacy, Pope Francis inspired the masses as he challenged the traditions and standards of the ...

A version of this story appears in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.

New on exhibit, music and more! Amy Kehs BLUE STAR MUSEUM The National Museum of American History is now designated an official Blue Star Museum and welcomes active-duty military personnel and ...

Dubbed "Japan’s Atlantis," the monument's true nature—ancient civilization or geological anomaly—remains a captivating mystery, potentially rewriting history ... as being purely natural,” he told ...

The 2025 Marianas Pro Manila Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held from April 5-6 at Festival Mall in Alabang, Manila, Philippines ... tournament in the nation’s history. “What occurred in Manila ...

More than 1,500 people died in the accident, and Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history. There were just over 700 survivors. The 90-minute National Geographic documentary allows ...

In doing so, Florida picked up its third national championship in basketball, which tied Villanova for the eighth most championships in college basketball history. REQUIRED READING: Florida ...

Cebu Pacific also made Philippine aviation history with its largest aircraft order through a partnership with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, announced at the ‘Future Skies for Every Juan’ Gala in ...

Portrait of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman as she poses with her family, friends and neighbors on her porch in Auburn, New York, in the mid to late-1880s. Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images ...

Rather than fostering unity and a deeper understanding of our shared past, the widespread effort to rewrite history deepens societal divides and fosters a sense of national shame. Perhaps it is ...

“The damage to religious sites exacerbates the vulnerability already felt by communities,” explains Maitrii Aung-Thwin, associate professor of Myanmar and Southeast Asian History at National ...

S’mores went by many names in their 100-year history—from “Somemores” to ... Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., the national organization, has even released several commercial versions, with ...