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As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Where do babies come from? The Aztecs’ answer to the classic child’s question was that they came ...

Explore the relics of failed settlements, doomed expeditions, and ancient Inuit history on Devon Island ... from Belcher’s cairns at Port Refuge National Historic Site, archaeologists have ...

For hundreds of years, samurai, a class of elite warriors, shaped Japanese history, and tales of their exploits and adventures remain the stuff of legends. One of the most fascinating and ...

How an idea of outdoor living could help us this winter.) “You don’t need to go to a national park,” says LaPier. “You can experience nature wherever you are. You just need to go outside.” ...

During the turmoil and wars of the Renaissance, tarot’s earliest users found a similar solace. This story appeared in the September/October 2024 issue of National Geographic History magazine.

Bingham's discovery was published in the April 1913 issue of National Geographic magazine, bringing the mountaintop citadel to the world's attention. (The National Geographic Society helped fund ...

This story appears in the January 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine ... More than a few have vowed to cancel their subscriptions. These comments are a small part of the profound ...

This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Throughout history, small states have come out of nowhere, and rapidly become great powers. This was the ...

The behind-the-scenes story of the search for one of the most iconic ships in history. Here's where you can watch "Endurance" anywhere.