geography

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

5 Interesting Countries Most People Know Nothing About

From tropical paradises to Europe's hidden gem, these are the most interesting countries on Earth.

By Susan Sims • Sep 20, 2014

5 Interesting Countries Most People Know Nothing About

From tropical paradises to Europe's hidden gem, these are the most interesting countries on Earth.

By Susan Sims • September 20, 2014

The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 7, 2014

The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • April 7, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • Mar 3, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • March 3, 2014