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Hot air balloons fly over the vast Theban Necropolis near Luxor, Egypt. Thebes was the capital of Egypt thousands of years ago during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Today, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient Egyptian civilization lives on via the thousands of tombs and burials continuously uncovered by archaeologists.Animals
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National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
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August 2026 Issue
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Why Tom Hiddleston Can’t Stop Thinking About Pompeii
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