A small town in eastern Tennessee courted national publicity and attention a century ago when local leaders planned a test ...

Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, ...

Martha Ballard is a woman of her time. She expresses frustration but is resigned to the constraints of society. She was ...

What happens when a superhero cape gets caught up in today’s culture war? The coming of James Gunn’s new Superman movie has made a classic origin story a lightning rod for anger, with right-wing media ...

The composer Mark Snow has died at 78 years old. He did the music for many TV shows, including The X-Files, Smallville and Blue Bloods.

What does it mean to live a life shaped by wild places? This week on Outdoor Explorer, we talk with author and adventurer Jon ...

George R.R. Martin is one of the most famous authors alive. He was already a popular author when HBO adapted his Song of Ice and Fire novels as Game of Thrones, ...

Record-holding Sherpa climber Pem Dorjee has authored a book chronicling his journey from the foothills of the Himalayas to the summit of Mt Everest—and beyond.

Across the country, Republicans were toasting their win. In Baltimore, Maryland, 44-year-old Nancy Snow was celebrating at a ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

The 12-foot bird roamed the country for 4,000 years until they became extinct about 600 years ago, mainly because of ...

Emily Henry fans are excited as Netflix has announced the film adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation, set to premiere on ...