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Courageous work on the Underground Railroad—and activism afterward—made Tubman one of America’s best-known historic figures. Here’s how to mark her 200th birthday.

Explore the world in 17 stunning images from our contributors.

As depicted in the new Ben Affleck film Air, here’s how Michael Jordan and Nike’s iconic Air Jordans transformed the sneakerhead subculture into a $79 billion industry.

From Augusta’s historic neighborhoods to trout fishing in the Blue Ridge, here’s what the Peach State has to offer beyond its famous capital city.

When can you start training a puppy? Why is the internet obsessed with Pesto the penguin? Time to test your baby animal knowledge.

From emperors and conspiracies to gladiatorial games and daily life—see how well you know the empire that shaped the ancient world.

Take this quiz, inspired by National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list, to discover the destination that perfectly suits your travel style.

Take this quiz to uncover the incredible stories behind National Geographic’s 2024 Pictures of the Year.

From LED light therapy to snail mucin, skincare trends are more than just beauty fads—they have fascinating scientific principles behind them. Test your knowledge of how these trends really work.

Discover your parenting style, from free-range to tiger, and learn what science says about its impact on your kids.