Latest Stories

Subscribe for full access to read stories from National Geographic.

Today's Picks

Seattle is a city best explored via bike
Seattle is a city best explored via bike
World’s oldest RNA found in woolly mammoth
World’s oldest RNA found in woolly mammoth
Spain’s Costa Blanca or Costa Brava: Which should you visit?
Spain’s Costa Blanca or Costa Brava: Which should you visit?
The medical mistakes that killed a U.S. president
The medical mistakes that killed a U.S. president
Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage—is a cure next?
Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage—is a cure next?
Inside the elaborate world of Viking funerals
Inside the elaborate world of Viking funerals
The disappearing art of making great Champagne by hand
  • THE WEEKEND READ

The disappearing art of making great Champagne by hand

To "riddle" a Champagne bottle is to turn it daily to remove sediment and make it crystal clear. And for the rarest bottles, only the human touch will do.
BEST OF THE WORLD 2026
Here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers. Learn more.

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
Watch Now

Nat Geo TV

Travel

Latest Stories

Seattle is a city best explored via bike
Seattle is a city best explored via bike
Spain’s Costa Blanca or Costa Brava: Which should you visit?
Spain’s Costa Blanca or Costa Brava: Which should you visit?
Zurich’s most exquisite patisseries—in pictures
Zurich’s most exquisite patisseries—in pictures
8 reasons to visit Valais, Switzerland
  • Paid Content
8 reasons to visit Valais, Switzerland
I took a ride on the most dangerous road in Vietnam
I took a ride on the most dangerous road in Vietnam
Trapped inside the Taliban's Afghanistan
  • Exposure: Photography That Our Editors Love

Trapped inside the Taliban's Afghanistan

Women have been barred from most public spaces. Afghan citizens are being deported by nearby countries. And marginalized ethnic groups face persecution and violence. These are their stories.

November 2025 Issue

Subscribe to see the stories from National Geographic magazine

In This Issue

These incredible photos show you life from a bug’s perspective
These incredible photos show you life from a bug’s perspective
How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHD
How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHD
Can this Sherpa change mountain climbing forever?
Can this Sherpa change mountain climbing forever?
Inside the colossal quest for limitless energy
Inside the colossal quest for limitless energy
Hibernating humans? The race to unlock a sci-fi superpower
Hibernating humans? The race to unlock a sci-fi superpower

National Geographic Society Mission

National Geographic’s nonprofit work

National Geographic Society funds the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. National Geographic Explorers are continuing to push the boundaries of knowledge, uncovering new insights about the natural and cultural worlds, and strengthening our connection to them and one another.