geography

33 Vintage Photos Of Antarctica’s Frozen Hellscape

During the golden age of Antarctic expeditions, men risked their lives in this frozen wasteland — and brought back some incredible photos.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 2, 2017

33 Vintage Photos Of Antarctica’s Frozen Hellscape

During the golden age of Antarctic expeditions, men risked their lives in this frozen wasteland — and brought back some incredible photos.

By Mark Oliver • June 2, 2017

Inside Colma, California’s City Of The Dead

Just south of San Francisco, there lies a little town called Colma where the dead outnumber the living 1,000 to 1.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 26, 2017

Inside Colma, California’s City Of The Dead

Just south of San Francisco, there lies a little town called Colma where the dead outnumber the living 1,000 to 1.

By Richard Stockton • March 26, 2017

More Accurate World Map Wins Prestigious Design Award

The AuthaGraph map is the most accurate map you'll ever see. You probably won't like it.

By John Kuroski • Nov 3, 2016

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More Accurate World Map Wins Prestigious Design Award

The AuthaGraph map is the most accurate map you'll ever see. You probably won't like it.

By John Kuroski • November 3, 2016

15-Year-Old Uncovers Lost Mayan City Using Google Maps

A Canadian teenager used star charts and Google Earth satellite images to find what could be the ruins of a lost, ancient Mayan city.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 11, 2016

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15-Year-Old Uncovers Lost Mayan City Using Google Maps

A Canadian teenager used star charts and Google Earth satellite images to find what could be the ruins of a lost, ancient Mayan city.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 11, 2016

The Imaginary Lines That Govern Us All: Stunning Photos Of The World’s Borders

Humans have interacted with the planet in a number of bizarre ways, and the national border is definitely one of them.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 8, 2015

The Imaginary Lines That Govern Us All: Stunning Photos Of The World’s Borders

Humans have interacted with the planet in a number of bizarre ways, and the national border is definitely one of them.

By Richard Stockton • October 8, 2015

The Danakil Depression Is The Closest Thing To Hell On Earth

Harsh, hot and familiar to violence, the Danakil Depression and it's bright yellow and orange pools make for hell on Earth.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 30, 2015

The Danakil Depression Is The Closest Thing To Hell On Earth

Harsh, hot and familiar to violence, the Danakil Depression and it's bright yellow and orange pools make for hell on Earth.

By Kiri Picone • September 30, 2015

The Stories Behind America’s Most Beautiful Coastlines

People are drawn to water, but we know little about how the land leading us to them was formed.

By Savannah Cox • Aug 1, 2015

The Stories Behind America’s Most Beautiful Coastlines

People are drawn to water, but we know little about how the land leading us to them was formed.

By Savannah Cox • August 1, 2015

Canada’s Spotted Lake Is Seriously Out Of This World

Every summer, Canada's Spotted Lake evaporates, leaving behind a sea of puddle-like bodies of water that have to be seen to be believed.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 7, 2015

Canada’s Spotted Lake Is Seriously Out Of This World

Every summer, Canada's Spotted Lake evaporates, leaving behind a sea of puddle-like bodies of water that have to be seen to be believed.

By Kiri Picone • July 7, 2015

Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 9, 2015

Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • March 9, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 4, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • January 4, 2015

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 27, 2014

Violence And Separation: Life On The US-Mexico Border

The US-Mexico border has become an object of huge political debate. Getting past the rhetoric, here's what it actually looks like.

By Erin Kelly • November 27, 2014

30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth

Over time, humankind has managed to make its illusions of grandeur actually seem real. These satellite images will fill you with a helpful dose of humility.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 21, 2014

30 Satellite Images That Will Change The Way You See The Earth

Over time, humankind has managed to make its illusions of grandeur actually seem real. These satellite images will fill you with a helpful dose of humility.

By Savannah Cox • September 21, 2014