Tag: National Geographic

Lost World of the Maya 

27.7 mln views. The Maya - their soaring pyramids, monumental cities and mythical mastery of astronomy and mathematics have captured our imaginations.

Inside Airport: Lost & Found

People lose millions of items at airports each year. Follow the journey of the stuff from found in Seattle to sold in Alabama or auctioned in Pittsburgh.

Machu Picchu 101

Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world.

Mountains and its animals

40 mln views. The highest mountains on Earth are home to leopards, eagles, mountain goats, barnacle goslings and gelada monkeys.

Jupiter 101

34 mln views. Learn about the planet's origin story, its Great Red Spot and oceanic moons, and how this ancient world influenced the formation of other planets.

Bird of paradise species: Odd courtship dance

By observing its courtship appearance and dance, researchers were able to confirm the rare Vogelkop superb bird of paradise as a new species.

See How Easily a Rat Can Wriggle Up Your Toilet

A rat's ribs are hinged at the spine, enabling it to easily squeeze through the tightest spaces—like the pipes draining your toilet.

The Great Wall of China

Archaeologist Allan Maca leads a team of experts on an epic adventure to solve mysteries and reveal amazing wonders of Ancient China.

Egypt: Tutankhamun’s Treasures

New technology reveals why Tutankhamun’s tomb remained hidden in the Valley of the Kings.

The Otherworldly Sounds of Skating on Thin Ice

This small lake outside Stockholm, Sweden, emits otherworldly sounds as Mårten Ajne skates over its precariously thin, black ice.

Cambodia: Angkor Wat

The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world.

Japan: Tsunami

The earthquake and tsunami left more than 28,000 dead or missing. See footage of the tsunami swamping cities and turning buildings into rubble.