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The ancient Nigerian sculptures that rewrote African history
The ancient Nigerian sculptures that rewrote African history
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We're getting closer to a breakthrough on hearing loss
This underrated Canadian park rivals Brazil's Pantanal
This underrated Canadian park rivals Brazil's Pantanal
One thing Hollywood gets right about Ancient Rome
One thing Hollywood gets right about Ancient Rome
Saving the tiniest turtle in the United States
Saving the tiniest turtle in the United States

Animals

Secrets of the Bees

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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Why Amsterdam locals are reviving the art of 'dusking'
Why Amsterdam locals are reviving the art of 'dusking'
Why Poreč is Croatia’s most underrated Adriatic escape
Why Poreč is Croatia’s most underrated Adriatic escape
Witches, vampires, ancient aliens—you'll find them all in Malta
Witches, vampires, ancient aliens—you'll find them all in Malta
This underrated Canadian park rivals Brazil's Pantanal
This underrated Canadian park rivals Brazil's Pantanal
Is Copenhagen the world's happiest city? I visited to find out
Is Copenhagen the world's happiest city? I visited to find out

August 2026 Issue

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Inside the mystery forests of the marshlands
Inside the mystery forests of the marshlands
Glimpsing the hidden highways of the night sky
Glimpsing the hidden highways of the night sky
Why Tom Hiddleston can’t stop thinking about Pompeii
Why Tom Hiddleston can’t stop thinking about Pompeii
The stunningly beautiful quest to save the world’s rarest orchids
The stunningly beautiful quest to save the world’s rarest orchids

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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.