How WWI got Nat Geo got into the map business
Our first in-house map was produced during World War I. By the Second World War, the White House was asking for them by name.
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Author: Erin Blakemore
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
Also called the Agricultural Revolution, the Neolithic Revolution shifted hunter-gathers to agriculture—changing humanity forever.
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How Nelson Mandela fought apartheid—and why his work is not complete
This activist dedicated his life to dismantling racism—and went from being the world’s most famous political prisoner to South Africa’s first Black president.
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How Sally Ride blazed a trail for women in space
In June 1983, this barrier-breaking astronaut overcame discriminatory policies—and a sexist society—as the first American woman to launch into orbit.
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The Nutcracker was a flop. So how did it come to save American ballet?
The timeless show has become a Christmas stalwart and a major source of revenue for ballet companies. But it wasn’t always so successful.
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