which evolved into today’s National Geographic Maps. As in the past, our cartographers continue to illustrate the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. We adhere to this long ...

The ecologist and photographer examines nature’s rhythms in the world’s harshest environments. You can help further the work of National Geographic Explorers around the world by making a tax ...

This story appears in the July 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine ... He decided that a magnificent gift—a lavish map of the world—might maneuver him into the new king’s good ...

Discover the world with National Geographic Puzzle Explorer. Create your own version of the world by placing obstacles that come to life in mazes. Share your mazes with your friends and challenge ...

National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts has spent the past ... search for and help document slave trade shipwrecks around the world. The March National Geographic magazine profiles Roberts ...

Photographer Brian Skerry, who has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater exploring the world’s oceans with a camera, is the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for 2017. The award ...

Alberto Cantino, an Italian spy, acquired a Portuguese map showing stunning finds in the New World. This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine.

Explore what the world’s new coastlines would look like. 8 min read This story appears in the September 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The maps here show the world as it is now ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has traveled plenty of miles on foot since 2012 when he began his long walking journey across the globe. But he’s also crossed a number of sea crossings, as ...

National Geographic’s Pristine Seas works with organizations, communities, and governments to protect the ocean’s last wild places. Led by Explorer ... established the world’s largest ...