National Geographic’s September issue is reaching for the moon—literally. Discover the new moon race and other compelling stories about restoring tortoises to the Galapagos, the promises and perils of cannabis in the 21st century, and more. Become a subscriber: https://on.natgeo.com/3HuF0QS | National Geographic History
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National Geographic’s September issue is reaching for the moon—literally. Discover the new moon race and other compelling stories about restoring tortoises to the Galapagos, the promises and perils of cannabis in the 21st century, and more. Become a subscriber: https://on.natgeo.com/3HuF0QS | National Geographic History
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Ever wondered how the ancient Egyptians managed to move massive stone blocks across the desert to build the Great Pyramid of Giza? It took clever engineering, teamwork, and possibly a little help from the Nile itself. Explore our interactive: https://on.natgeo.com/3LjyDlo | National Geographic History
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Ever wondered how the ancient Egyptians managed to move massive stone blocks across the desert to build the Great Pyramid of Giza? It took clever engineering, teamwork, and possibly a little help from the Nile itself. Explore our interactive: https://on.natgeo.com/3LjyDlo | National Geographic History
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Give the gift of great storytelling. Nat Geo History brings the past to life with vivid writing and stunning visuals—plus a Tote and Bookmark. | National Geographic
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3 million years ago, the Peruvian Amazon looked nothing like it does today, with wetlands teeming with species now long gone. Among them was a ground sloth whose fossilized remains would preserve the evidence of a violent encounter. Biologist and video journalist Romi Castagnino and National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi piece together the clues to identify the predator. | National Geographic History
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3 million years ago, the Peruvian Amazon looked nothing like it does today, with wetlands teeming with species now long gone. Among them was a ground sloth whose fossilized remains would preserve the evidence of a violent encounter. Biologist and video journalist Romi Castagnino and National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi piece together the clues to identify the predator. | National Geographic History
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Three Bedouin cousins set out to find a missing goat—but what they discovered instead would change how we understand religion and ancient life near the Dead Sea. Hidden for centuries in the Judean Desert, fragments from around 900 manuscripts found in different caves provide valuable insight into the histories of Judaism and Christianity. The question of who wrote them has fascinated scholars for decades, but modern archaeology could hold the answer to this enduring mystery. Discover more about
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Three Bedouin cousins set out to find a missing goat—but what they discovered instead would change how we understand religion and ancient life near the Dead Sea. Hidden for centuries in the Judean Desert, fragments from around 900 manuscripts found in different caves provide valuable insight into the histories of Judaism and Christianity. The question of who wrote them has fascinated scholars for decades, but modern archaeology could hold the answer to this enduring mystery. Discover more about
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The Catalonian tradition of creating human towers called castells stretches back centuries and has evolved into a competitive sport. Hundreds of people come together to act as building blocks for these temporary monuments to teamwork and cooperation. #OneStrangeRock is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History
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The Catalonian tradition of creating human towers called castells stretches back centuries and has evolved into a competitive sport. Hundreds of people come together to act as building blocks for these temporary monuments to teamwork and cooperation. #OneStrangeRock is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History
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This 1,000-step summit, built by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago in the ancient city of Petra, stands as a testament to the civilization's remarkable engineering skills. #LostCities with Albert Lin is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History
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Hurricane Katrina was a devastating natural disaster, but the response was its own manmade tragedy. As millions of lives were ruined across the Gulf Coast, the aftermath exposed something much larger than a hurricane. Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic History
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For more than half a century, Paranthropus boisei—dubbed “Nutcracker Man”—has challenged scientists with one enduring question: did they make tools? Decades after her grandmother discovered a 1.8-million-year-old skull, National Geographic Explorer Louise Leakey and her team unearthed a 1.5-million-year-old hand from the ancient hominin. The fossil shows a hand capable of a precise, forceful grip—hinting at the potential to craft tools and challenging long-held views of the species. This evidenc
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As the year wraps up, it's time to reflect on the photos from 2025 that educated, inspired, and moved us with our Pictures of the Year 2025. Nat Geo photographers captured hundreds of thousands of year-defining photos, 25 of which feature in our December issue, including the world’s largest religious gathering in India and evolving traditions among the Sami people in Sweden. Discover the stories behind Nat Geo's Pictures of the Year 2025: https://on.natgeo.com/48jSgSZ | National Geographic Histo
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For centuries, the story of Pompeii focused on the day it was buried beneath volcanic ash. But it wasn't just a city lost to disaster; it was also a starting point for survival. Here's how archaeologists are still uncovering evidence of those who escaped the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.—and how they rebuilt their lives from the ruins. https://on.natgeo.com/3U5JakD Host: Halley Brown | National Geographic History
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Six million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea was scarcely even a sea: it was just a few scattered lakes, each surrounded by mile after mile of salt and gypsum. But then the biggest flood in Earth's history triggered storms and earthquakes—and created the Mediterranean as we know it today. Learn more: https://on.natgeo.com/4fSjToj | National Geographic History
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When a drought forced around 20,000 emus to start raiding Australian farms for food in 1932, the Australians went to war against them—and lost. Learn more about The Great Emu War: https://on.natgeo.com/4jC9Y7g Host: Halley Brown | National Geographic History
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Be sure to check out the February 2022 magazine issue of National Geographic: https://on.natgeo.com/3saMrkx | National Geographic History
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With little additional context to work with, European explorers had to base their observations of new animals on their existing knowledge leading to some... interesting descriptions. 👀 Discover more here: https://on.natgeo.com/3TWRCTC | National Geographic History
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New for the holiday season, the limited-edition Fireside Collection features a warm blanket, campside mug, and annual subscription to National Geographic magazine—perfect for snuggling up to read, watch, or stargaze. As our gift to you, for a limited time, enjoy $10 off and a bonus issue with every subscription! Shop now: https://on.natgeo.com/4eR5oPv #12DaysofNatGeo | National Geographic History
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