How Did This Russian Man Save the World?

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Australia’s 'Forest Fairy' Joins as 7,000th Animal in Nat Geo's Photo Ark

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Sydneysiders, Get Ready For A New Zoo

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Featured News

How Did This Russian Man Save the World?

The man who saved us all from Nuclear war, has passed away
Featured News

Australia’s 'Forest Fairy' Joins as 7,000th Animal in Nat Geo's Photo Ark

Joel Sartore photographed the Leadbeater's possum in Australia’s Healesville Sanctuary, near the city of Melbourne.
Featured News

Sydneysiders, Get Ready For A New Zoo

The new design will be completely cage free.

History News

This Neanderthal Child Grew Up Just Like Us

21 September 2017 This Neanderthal Child Grew Up Just Like Us

A 49,000-year-old skeleton supports the notion that long childhoods—thought to help nurse a larger brain—aren't unique to Homo sapiens.

These Centuries-Old Nailless Churches Are Still Standing

21 September 2017 These Centuries-Old Nailless Churches Are Still Standing

Out of 70 churches built using this technique, 16 survived the centuries.

See Massive Roman Mosaic Unearthed in England

21 September 2017 See Massive Roman Mosaic Unearthed in England

The vibrant, ornate mosaic is one of the biggest archaeological finds from the region in decades.

Talk Like A Pirate Day? Not Even Pirates Spoke Pirate

20 September 2017 Talk Like A Pirate Day? Not Even Pirates Spoke Pirate

Arr you kidding me? "Walk the plank," other bon mots are pure pop culture.

Ancient Maya King Found In 'Centipede Dynasty' Tomb

18 September 2017 Ancient Maya King Found In 'Centipede Dynasty' Tomb

Among the artefacts in the newfound tomb are painted bones and an ornate funerary mask.

Ancient Text Reveals New Clues to the Origin of Zero

18 September 2017 Ancient Text Reveals New Clues to the Origin of Zero

New carbon dating provides insights on one of the most pivotal moments in the history of mathematics.

8 Places That Showcase Atomic Age Archaeology for Tourists

14 September 2017 8 Places That Showcase Atomic Age Archaeology for Tourists

Eight places tell the story of the nuclear era.

You (And Almost Everyone You Know) Owe Your Life To This Man

14 September 2017 You (And Almost Everyone You Know) Owe Your Life To This Man

Temperament matters. Especially when nuclear weapons are involved.

Archaeologists Search Ancient Pyramid for Clues to Maya Underworld

14 September 2017 Archaeologists Search Ancient Pyramid for Clues to Maya Underworld

Archaeologists deploy innovative technology to discover what lies within and below ancient Maya ruins.

Famous Viking Warrior Was a Woman, DNA Reveals

12 September 2017 Famous Viking Warrior Was a Woman, DNA Reveals

New evidence forces reconsideration of a well-known grave site—and may shed light on Viking gender roles.

Watch the Ancient Art of Chocolate-Making

12 September 2017 Watch the Ancient Art of Chocolate-Making

In the historic town of Antigua, Guatemala, chocolate artisans still employ age-old Maya techniques.

Remembering 9/11 in Pictures

12 September 2017 Remembering 9/11 in Pictures

Indelible photos mark one of America's darkest days.