Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who work for it... and Joseph, the star of this clip, ...

In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...

View the solar eclipse in a historic Spanish city. Immerse yourself in one of the oldest living cultures in an Australian national park. Visit the world's first sperm whale reserve in an underrated ...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the full release of its 2027–28 deployment to all seven continents. Building on the heritage of Lindblad Expeditions and the expertise of ...

National Geographic's top destinations annual list is back for "Best of the World 2026." Twenty-five locations, from all around the world, have been selected as the top picks for the most unique ...

Treasure hoard found by enthusiasts is the first containing mixed Roman and British coins, and the largest Roman coin hoard ...

Searching for your next great escape or inspiration for an upcoming adventure?National Geographic today revealed its top picks for BEST OF THE WORLD, the brand’s annual list of the most awe-inspiring, ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Californian Priya Talreja, a Fremont native has been named one of just five researchers nationwide to receive the highly coveted 2025 Fulbright-National Geographic Award. The $20,000 ...

Scientists say that the fires ravaging the western United States are burning differently these days. Documenting the aftermath requires a new approach as well. In a conventional photograph of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County’s library system is entering a new chapter, marked by sweeping renovations, new branches, and a focus on safety. In an interview on KGW’s "Straight Talk," Library ...

From knocking on doors to posting on social media, one local man is always looking for a chance to dig up some local history.

This story originally published in the July 1906 issue of National Geographic magazine. See more digitized stories from our archives here. Looking back to that period, many years ago, when the finger ...