The hidden wonders of long-vanished cities that once housed kings and hummed with everyday life are being rediscovered thanks to modern-day archaeology. Tel Megiddo in Israel holds the outlines of ...

An illustration of a magnifying glass. An illustration of a magnifying glass.

To honor Koko's memory, National Geographic is republishing "Conversations ... It's a joy to see Koko and Michael comporting themselves as free gorillas, frolicking in the trees as much as they ...

A frequent contributor to National Geographic in print and online, Elizabeth Royte covers consumption and waste, food, and agriculture. She’s the author of three books.

“Everybody’s got a story to tell.” Sharon Guynup is a National Geographic explorer and a global fellow at the Wilson Center. She focuses on wildlife and trafficking. Editor's note: This ...

A tent is pitched underneath the northern lights at Gates of the Arctic, the northernmost national park in the United States. This region of Alaska is among the best places on Earth for viewing ...