Around a million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Family members often ...

Curious about why Westeros is called the Seven Kingdoms when the map clearly shows 9 regions, and how that history connects to both the books and HBO’s spinoffs? As Aegon Targaryen’s Conquest ...

But stare at the map long enough and you’ll find that there are some downright unusual place names out there. Flin Flon was ...

The Israel Museum opens its new winter fare with ancient charts, abstract paintings, compelling graphics, and alfresco beauty ...

Scientists at Stanford have unveiled the first-ever global map of rare earthquakes that rumble deep within Earth’s mantle rather than its crust. Long debated and notoriously difficult to confirm, ...

National Geographic has released two new atlases — and they don’t just update place names. These editions reflect political changes, shifting borders, and new geographic standards that affect how ...

Who gets to be “American”? In the United States, it’s become a fiery political question with life-or-death consequences.

Why do some cultures crave the numbing fire of the Sichuan pepper while others avoid spice entirely? Explore the science and history behind the world's most intense—and mildest—cuisines.

The mostly icy island of Greenland has been a part of a centuries-long marketing campaign, resulting in a puzzling name with a fascinating history. The Danish territory is again in the news as ...

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