For the first time in more than 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the U.K. Nat Geo writer Chris Heath and photographer Zed Nelson witnessed its arrival in the early hours of July 10, marking an accomplishment that many considered impossible. on.natgeo.com/QdCrLaMostrar mais

"Get eight hours of sleep a night" has been the standard advice for decades, but sleep is a far more complicated process than this simple guidance suggests. New studies reveal that good sleep is highly individualized, and longer doesn't always mean better. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article...Mostrar mais

Do sharks cuddle? That question has a definite answer, and it might not be the one you'd assume. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.

The A.D. 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Herculaneum and the Villa of the Papyri library. Nearly 2,000 years later, researchers are using particle accelerators and AI to virtually unwrap the fragile scrolls and read these ancient texts. on.natgeo.com/83dbUj

Looking back at the Photos of the Day featured in June reveals a mix of striking and unusual images. Nat Geo's photo editors were wowed by remarkable images from around the world, including moments of animal curiosity, local customs, and changing landscapes. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/art...Mostrar mais

July is the peak opportunity to experience life outdoors. Seasonal landscapes, annual cultural celebrations, and wildlife encounters are best enjoyed at this time of year, and these destinations are well worth considering for your next getaway. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/4GUelT

Kids love sharks. Inner kids included. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.

During their flyby of the moon, the Artemis II crew built great camaraderie. Watch Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen reflect on the moment they suggested naming a lunar crater after Wiseman's late wife, Carroll. Discover more: on.natgeo.com/HME8VWMostrar mais

The scorching summer of 1936 changed the way Americans experienced extreme heat forever. While some experts became aware of rising world temperatures and hospitals promised air-conditioned rooms, officials across the country debated whether shorts were acceptable clothing. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article...Mostrar mais

Summer's starting with an extreme heat dome over much of the U.S.—a weather pattern that traps hot air and pushes temperatures to dangerous highs. As heat domes last longer and hit harder than they used to, triple-digit temperatures are expected to affect millions this year. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/art...Mostrar mais

Those first steps may be stumbles, but this elephant calf has a lot of potential—even the mightiest matriarch was once this small. 🐘 #SecretsOfTheElephants is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

This otter and her pups in Shetland, Scotland, really are the definition of cozy. 🦦

This butterfly hides a surprising secret in its wings. With markings that look a little like a face, the Bartram’s scrub-hairstreak may be using one of nature’s cleverest tricks to stay safe from predators. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/oJEhoU

Some animals leave their young to be raised by other species, a strategy known as brood parasitism that's found across birds, fish, and insects. But there's more to this process than a simple switcheroo. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/3Ly2lH

It's an oasis of calm just a stone's throw from Manhattan, but Governors Island has a long and unique history. #BestOfTheWorld with Antoni Porowski is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

And we head deep into Honduras' legendary cloud forests, where the race is on to protect one of the world’s most beautiful snakes, the jade palm pit viper, from being edged out by coffee farms. If this sparked your curiosity, there's more waiting—subscribe to Nat Geo 🔗 t.co/Bcm3GLYVzhMostrar mais

We visit the world’s only mummy research institute to see how ancient human remains are providing new insights into how our ancestors lived.

Are we ready to start living and working on the moon and beyond? Not quite! In the cover story of our new July issue, out now, we explore what it will take—and discover the surprising progress researchers are making as they prepare us for life beyond earth.

More than a thousand years old, the Temple of Kukulkan, known as El Castillo, dominates the ancient city of Chichén Itzá.

Toy Story 5 producer Lindsey Collins and co-director Kenna Harris discuss the framing, color, and composition of their favorite scenes in Behind the Shot with Nat Geo Your Shot. 💛 Disney and Pixar's #ToyStory5 is now playing, only in theaters.

Whether in its natural wonders or cultural quirks, many aspects blend to form the character of the United States. With the U.S. set to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, we pay tribute to the most distinctive and superlative nuances that define it: on.natgeo.com/2GEOBPMostrar mais

What's your addition to our list of places, stories, and people that are the "-est" of the United States?

As global temperatures continue to rise, the threat posed by extreme heat isn’t going away. But the heat index—or “feels like” temperature—tells a different story from what's on the thermometer. Here's why it matters and how to keep safe as temperatures soar. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/art...Mostrar mais

Scientists have long believed that the signature lights of anglerfish evolved for hunting in the deep ocean, but new research suggests they may also play a role in the species’ unusual mating behavior. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/905XDl

NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, expected to launch in 2027. Meet the crew and learn more about the mission and next step toward a base on the moon: www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article...Mostrar mais

The effects of climate change are displayed through two views of Opal Reef on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Following periods of unusually high ocean temperatures in 2016 and 2017, many corals that once filled the reef with color had become gray and skeletal.

POV: Us on our way to check if you're celebrating National Black Bear Day

See today’s Photo of the Day 📸 A brown bear peers into a stopped car in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. The image was featured in a July 1966 National Geographic story describing the progress of Mission 66, a government effort to revitalize the country's national parks. www.nationalgeographic.com/photo-of-the-dayMostrar mais

On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space. While his suborbital flight lasted only a little over 15 minutes, the launch paved the way for the future of the U.S. space program. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/nlpz8C

Did you know anemones aren’t plants but animals? 🪸 They may look still and harmless, but they’re actually predators that can slowly crawl, hunt, and even compete for space on the ocean floor. #WelcomeToEarthSeries is now streaming on @DisneyPlus.

The Greek-founded city of Cyrene was left in ruins following earthquakes in A.D. 262 and 365. In the 19th century, historians arrived to document what remained and found a treasure trove of artifacts that had lain undisturbed for over a millennium. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/oCVYrD

Spring at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands

Meet Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis—a newly discovered sauropod that may be the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. More than 88 feet (27 meters) long, it offers new insight into how ancient environments shaped the evolution of gigantic dinosaurs. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/jApdMLMostrar mais

In late 1970, researchers embarked on a 50-day voyage to study the Antarctic Peninsula. Follow how they unraveled the mysteries of Antarctica and the animals that lived there in this archival feature from the November 1971 issue of National Geographic magazine. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article...Mostrar mais

In Japan, cherry blossoms draw crowds even after dark. At Kyoto’s Hirano Shrine, their fleeting beauty has been admired for centuries.

A century ago, most of Japan lived in rural farming communities, where nearly all the work was done by hand. Step into Japan’s countryside in the early 20th century with this archival feature from the September 1922 issue of National Geographic magazine. 🔗 www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article...Mostrar mais

These elephants in Lopé National Park, Gabon, are on the move 🐘

In 2024, NASA selected three companies to develop three lunar terrain vehicle prototypes. NASA has just announced that two of these rovers won the competition and will likely be deployed to the moon in upcoming Artemis missions. on.natgeo.com/hAFZH8

Despite being pardoned and favored by Julius Caesar, Marcus Junius Brutus joined the plot to murder him. The conspiracy didn't achieve its ultimate goal of restoring the Republic, but it did turn Brutus into one of history's most infamous assassins. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/ZB4beEMostrar mais

Considered the world's largest flower garden, more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths bloom in the Netherlands' Keukenhof Gardens during Spring.

In 18th-century Britain, a theft conviction could result in the death penalty—but these draconian laws didn't deter Jack Sheppard. Sheppard went from carpenter's apprentice to petty thief to prison break artist, and became a folk hero in the process. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/NnGBWcMostrar mais

After being born in the sand where their mother laid her eggs, leatherback sea turtle hatchlings have to make their own way to the ocean.

In 1869, Major John Wesley Powell led the first recorded expedition through the Grand Canyon. A century later, a Nat Geo team returned to follow his route down the Colorado River for this archival feature from our May 1969 issue. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/Lskclp

Then dive into the deep with Bertie and Dr. Diva Amon as they journey into the ocean to explore Earth’s most mysterious and least understood ecosystem. Stay tuned for #SecretsOfTheBears (working title), coming next year, and #SecretsOfTheDeep (working title), coming soon.

There are so many secrets left to uncover! Next year, National Geographic Explorers Bertie Gregory and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant travel the globe to meet our planet’s eight extraordinary species of bear.

Some of the world’s oldest tea forests can be found on China’s Jingmai Mountain, where a group of Indigenous tea growers uses ancient techniques to create a coveted blend. But why is this particular tea so beloved? 🔗 on.natgeo.com/9C7hUL

By pollinating this cactus flower, these bees are taking care of themselves while helping the Mexican desert bloom.

This cheese is banned across Europe, but in Sardinia, it's a local delicacy. Rooted in the island’s pastoral traditions, casu marzu is a soft, spreadable cheese with a sharp flavor and smell, and an unusual creation process involving maggots. on.natgeo.com/E0S9WJ

Bees do so much for us, and we can do something to help them out in return. This World Bee Day, learn more about how we can bee good to the bees by watching #SecretsOfTheBees, now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

Jon Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, and Pedro Pascal sat down to discuss how even in a galaxy far, far away, our own natural world peeks through. Experience @StarWars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, only in theaters and IMAX, this Friday. National Geographic's Lion is coming soon.