AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatar1 day agoThe life of Meroë Marston Morse and her Polaroid legacyverified_publisherNational Geographic - David M. BarredaMeroë Marston Morse, an art history undergraduate, led and transformed the camera company into a brand beloved by photographers to this day.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatar16 hours agoWhat exactly is a Yankee?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Eric AltThere are more possibilities than you might think—it could’ve originated as an insult, a nickname, or a mispronunciation.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatar1 day agoThe mystery of Nurarihyon, the legendary yokai behind ‘Demon Slayer’s’ strongest demonverified_publisherNational Geographic - Anne TaylorFrom its murky origins to its status as a symbol of authority and power, Nurarihyon embodies our timeless fascination with the supernatural.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatar1 day agoA surprising must-wear for European monarchs? Weasels.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreFor centuries, kings and queens have enrobed themselves in luxurious fur called ermine—which has a rich history.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatar1 day agoWhich animals were on Noah's ark? These are history’s theories.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreOnly two animals are mentioned by name in the biblical tale—so for centuries artists have filled in the gaps with both fantastic tales and emerging science.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarAug 2, 2023Eid al-Fitr: See how Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadanverified_publisherNational Geographic - Gulnaz KhanFrom beachside prayers in Senegal to colorful festivals in Pakistan, these pictures show the many ways that Muslims observe the end of the holy month of Ramadan. When the sun sets on April 20, Muslims around the world will look skyward for a crescent of pale white light—the conclusion to the Islamic …
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarThis brilliant philosopher was murdered by a mob. But there's much more to her story.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Clelia Martínez MazaIn A.D. 415 Christian fanatics attacked and murdered Hypatia of Alexandria, claiming she was a heretic using black magic. Here’s the truth.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarAre diamonds really ‘forever’?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreThanks to a modern marketing campaign, the not-really-rare gem became the iconic stone for eternal love.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarAfter witnessing Lincoln's assassination, their horror began.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Parissa DJangiFor Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris, that April night at Ford’s Theatre was just the beginning of a tragedy that would unspool for the rest of their lives.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarSpring cleaning has ancient origins. Here’s why we still do it.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Lola MéndezWhile the specific customs and practices may vary across cultures, the underlying themes of purification, preparation for new beginnings, and the celebration of spring’s arrival remain central to this enduring tradition.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarNowruz is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new yearverified_publisherNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreNowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years as the victory of spring over darkness.
AvatarNational GeographicAvatarAvatarThese are the real dunes that inspired Dune—and you can visit themverified_publisherNational Geographic - Zoe BaillargeonThe inspiration for the desert planet of Arrakis and many of Dune’s environmental themes lies along a remote stretch of Pacific Northwest coastline.