Glimpse the lives behind the magic of Europe’s family circuses
Glimpse the lives behind the magic of Europe’s family circuses
A photographer goes on the road with traveling circus troupes—storytellers, tricksters, and acrobats who fill the modern big top with timeless charm.Explore
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Animals
- Sunflowers make bees poop—a lot. Here’s why that’s good.Sunflowers make bees poop—a lot. Here’s why that’s good.
- Ants make ‘milk’? A new discovery took scientists by surpriseAnts make ‘milk’? A new discovery took scientists by surprise
- 3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit
- This parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humansThis parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humans
- How this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snowHow this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snow
- Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.
- These animals can freeze solid in winter. Here’s how they survive.These animals can freeze solid in winter. Here’s how they survive.
- Cambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smugglingCambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smuggling
- The poaching problem the world isn't paying attention toThe poaching problem the world isn't paying attention to
- This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit onThis spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on
Environment
- Building back better for southern Africa’s working women
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- 2-million-year-old DNA reveals a lost Arctic world2-million-year-old DNA reveals a lost Arctic world
- Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it, Video StoryWhy deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it
- Europe’s water crisis is much worse than we thoughtEurope’s water crisis is much worse than we thought
- When does winter start? Here’s why each season begins twice.When does winter start? Here’s why each season begins twice.
- How your favorite plant-based milk impacts the planetHow your favorite plant-based milk impacts the planet
- See industrial relics reimagined as amusement parksSee industrial relics reimagined as amusement parks
- More rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omenMore rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omen
History & Culture
- How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style.How did this royal tomb become an ancient wonder? Size and style.
- The story behind Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl HarborThe story behind Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
- The Great Smog of London woke the world to the dangers of coalThe Great Smog of London woke the world to the dangers of coal
- At a temple in China, a Kung Fu master keeps the past aliveAt a temple in China, a Kung Fu master keeps the past alive
- Christianity struggled to grow—until this skeptic became a believerChristianity struggled to grow—until this skeptic became a believer
- It took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedralsIt took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedrals
- Why Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World CupWhy Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World Cup
- How an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of LightsHow an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of Lights
- The legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. CapitolThe legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. Capitol
- China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.
- This Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 yearsThis Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 years
Science
- Is it possible to cure hot flashes? We may be getting closer.Is it possible to cure hot flashes? We may be getting closer.
- How do you kill hard-to-reach tumors? Particle physics is on the case.How do you kill hard-to-reach tumors? Particle physics is on the case.
- Could dinosaurs swim? A new fossil revives an age-old debate.Could dinosaurs swim? A new fossil revives an age-old debate.
- Leeches are still used in medicine—yes, really. Here’s why.Leeches are still used in medicine—yes, really. Here’s why.
- Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?
- How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?
- Tonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knewTonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knew
Travel
- See the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trailSee the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trail
- This new trail is revealing the wonders of Armenia to the worldThis new trail is revealing the wonders of Armenia to the world
- Winter is coming. These trips help you embrace it—or escape it.Winter is coming. These trips help you embrace it—or escape it.
- Key Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna goKey Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna go
- How Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industryHow Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industry
- The instruments that shape the soundtrack of Abu Dhabi, Video Story
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- 5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America
- Why Western Australia’s coast rivals the Bermuda TriangleWhy Western Australia’s coast rivals the Bermuda Triangle
- The Alps’ oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval pastThe Alps’ oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval past