geography

Inside Niihau, Hawaii’s ‘Forbidden Island’ Without Paved Roads, Plumbing, Or Police

Purchased by a wealthy Scottish widow in 1864, the family-owned island of Niihau is committed to preserving its natural and cultural history — perhaps at a dangerous cost.

By Daniel Rennie • Sep 3, 2023

Inside Niihau, Hawaii’s ‘Forbidden Island’ Without Paved Roads, Plumbing, Or Police

Purchased by a wealthy Scottish widow in 1864, the family-owned island of Niihau is committed to preserving its natural and cultural history — perhaps at a dangerous cost.

By Daniel Rennie • September 3, 2023

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers finally found evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 14, 2023

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers finally found evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 14, 2023

25 Haunting Photos Of California City, The Desert Ghost Town That Was Supposed To Rival Los Angeles

Construction on California City started in 1958, and its developer hoped that it would one day be larger than L.A. or San Francisco — but more than 60 years later, its population has yet to break 15,000.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 24, 2023

25 Haunting Photos Of California City, The Desert Ghost Town That Was Supposed To Rival Los Angeles

Construction on California City started in 1958, and its developer hoped that it would one day be larger than L.A. or San Francisco — but more than 60 years later, its population has yet to break 15,000.

By Richard Stockton • April 24, 2023

What 22 Iconic Places Looked Like When History Was Being Made There — And What They Look Like Today

From Times Square to the trenches of World War I, these then-and-now photos will make you see the world's most historic places in a completely different light.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 29, 2022

What 22 Iconic Places Looked Like When History Was Being Made There — And What They Look Like Today

From Times Square to the trenches of World War I, these then-and-now photos will make you see the world's most historic places in a completely different light.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 29, 2022

Why Snake Island Is The Scariest Place On Planet Earth

Known as Snake Island, the viper-infested Ilha da Queimada Grande sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 90 miles off the coast of southeastern Brazil.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 26, 2022

Why Snake Island Is The Scariest Place On Planet Earth

Known as Snake Island, the viper-infested Ilha da Queimada Grande sits in the Atlantic Ocean about 90 miles off the coast of southeastern Brazil.

By Gina Dimuro • August 26, 2022

Explore Aoshima, Japan’s ‘Cat Island’ That’s Been Taken Over By Felines

Once a thriving fishing village in southwest Japan, Aoshima is now home to only six humans but hundreds of cats, earning it the moniker of "Cat Island."

By Leah Silverman • Jun 25, 2022

Explore Aoshima, Japan’s ‘Cat Island’ That’s Been Taken Over By Felines

Once a thriving fishing village in southwest Japan, Aoshima is now home to only six humans but hundreds of cats, earning it the moniker of "Cat Island."

By Leah Silverman • June 25, 2022

Inside Pamukkale And The Mystical ‘Cotton Castle’ Healing Pools Of Turkey

Filled with calcium-coated cliffs and mineral pools, Pamukkale is a UNESCO Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

By Katie Serena • Jun 25, 2022

Inside Pamukkale And The Mystical ‘Cotton Castle’ Healing Pools Of Turkey

Filled with calcium-coated cliffs and mineral pools, Pamukkale is a UNESCO Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

By Katie Serena • June 25, 2022

Inside Yakutsk, Russia, The Coldest City In The World

A city of over 300,000 people, Yakutsk is just 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle and becomes so cold in the winter that residents don't wear eye glasses outside because they freeze to the skin.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 28, 2022

Inside Yakutsk, Russia, The Coldest City In The World

A city of over 300,000 people, Yakutsk is just 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle and becomes so cold in the winter that residents don't wear eye glasses outside because they freeze to the skin.

By Erin Kelly • March 28, 2022

Eerie Facts About Point Nemo, The Most Remote Location On Planet Earth

At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 27, 2022

Eerie Facts About Point Nemo, The Most Remote Location On Planet Earth

At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world.

By Gina Dimuro • March 27, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2022