American Insurrection

An index measuring country stability finds the U.S. dropping

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
An index measuring country stability finds the U.S. dropping
An index measuring country stability finds the U.S. dropping

An art curator explains the resonance between the U.S. Capitol’s masterpieces and the riots

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
An art curator explains the resonance between the U.S. Capitol’s masterpieces and the riots
An art curator explains the resonance between the U.S. Capitol’s masterpieces and the riots

In a historic first, a U.S. president has been impeached twice. Here's what happens next.

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
In a historic first, a U.S. president has been impeached twice. Here's what happens next.
In a historic first, a U.S. president has been impeached twice. Here's what happens next.

Here’s how scholars interpret ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors’

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Here’s how scholars interpret ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors’
Here’s how scholars interpret ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors’

Decoding the hate symbols seen at the Capitol insurrection

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Decoding the hate symbols seen at the Capitol insurrection
Decoding the hate symbols seen at the Capitol insurrection

Was the assault on the Capitol really ‘unprecedented’? Historians weigh in

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Was the assault on the Capitol really ‘unprecedented’? Historians weigh in
Was the assault on the Capitol really ‘unprecedented’? Historians weigh in

Tepid police response to Capitol breach emphasizes 'power of whiteness in America'

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Tepid police response to Capitol breach emphasizes 'power of whiteness in America'
Tepid police response to Capitol breach emphasizes 'power of whiteness in America'

Why comparing the Capitol insurrection to ‘third-world countries’ ignores U.S history

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Why comparing the Capitol insurrection to ‘third-world countries’ ignores U.S history
Why comparing the Capitol insurrection to ‘third-world countries’ ignores U.S history

Inside the Capitol: ‘It was the ugliest moment I have ever seen in America’

  • Photography
  • American Insurrection
Inside the Capitol: ‘It was the ugliest moment I have ever seen in America’
Inside the Capitol: ‘It was the ugliest moment I have ever seen in America’

Calls to replace Trump via the 25th Amendment are growing. Here’s why it’s never happened before.

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
Calls to replace Trump via the 25th Amendment are growing. Here’s why it’s never happened before.
Calls to replace Trump via the 25th Amendment are growing. Here’s why it’s never happened before.

'Not even a single security guard was posted in the rotunda'

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
'Not even a single security guard was posted in the rotunda'
'Not even a single security guard was posted in the rotunda'

From afar, a longtime fan of America looks at the country in dismay

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
From afar, a longtime fan of America looks at the country in dismay
From afar, a longtime fan of America looks at the country in dismay

The U.S. Capitol’s turbulent history of bombings, assassination attempts, and violence

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
The U.S. Capitol’s turbulent history of bombings, assassination attempts, and violence
The U.S. Capitol’s turbulent history of bombings, assassination attempts, and violence

How to talk to your kids about the chaos at the Capitol

  • Family
  • American Insurrection
How to talk to your kids about the chaos at the Capitol
How to talk to your kids about the chaos at the Capitol

19 unforgettable quotes from political leaders on a day that will live in infamy

  • History & Culture
  • American Insurrection
19 unforgettable quotes from political leaders on a day that will live in infamy
19 unforgettable quotes from political leaders on a day that will live in infamy
load more
Legal
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Our Sites
  • Nat Geo Home
  • Attend a Live Event
  • Book a Trip
  • Buy Maps
  • Inspire Your Kids
  • Shop Nat Geo
  • Visit the D.C. Museum
  • Watch TV
  • Learn About Our Impact
  • Support Our Mission
  • Masthead
  • Press Room
  • Advertise With Us
Join Us
  • Subscribe
  • Customer Service
  • Renew Subscription
  • Manage Your Subscription
  • Work at Nat Geo
  • Sign Up for Our Newsletters
  • Contribute to Protect the Planet
Follow us

National Geographic Logo - Home

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2025 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved