A tourist reaching out to a curious cetacean. A joyous marriage celebration in Iraq. A cowboy hugging his daughter as he ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

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Scottish poet and social media influencer Len Pennie grew up speaking both Scots and English. Now with more than a million followers, she’s leading the charge to popularize the Scots language at home ...

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From diving with elusive thresher sharks in the Philippines to learning about local Melanesian culture in Vanuatu, these under-the-radar islands promise a different side to paradise.

Updated rules make it easier to enter some of the country’s most popular parks, but some worry the crowds will return.

Tobacco hornworm caterpillars have no organs that resemble ears. Yet, scientists were able to figure out how they hear—and it could inspire next generation microphones.

Follow in the footsteps of a Welsh king by scaling Cader Idris, but beware: it’s said those who sleep on the peak are destined to become poets or go mad.