Why do some artists become famous?
AdultsArtHistoryHuman...Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
AdultsMediaNatureTechnology...Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
Truth Decay
AdultsHistoryLifePsychology...Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.
What Is The Best Shape For A Farm?
AdultsCreativityCultureHistory...The shape of a farm can tell you a surprising amount about the land it's on and the people that use it.
Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
AdultsNatureTravelWorld...Machu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
Why the US Keeps Trying To Buy Greenland
AdultsHumanLifePsychology...Professional slackliner Faith Dickey attempts things that plenty of us wouldn't dare try. How about traversing a slackline barely 2 inches in width across a canyon, hundreds of feet in the air?
All the Insane Ways El Chapo Has Escaped Prison
AdultsCreativityHistoryHuman...El Chapo is best known for his time serving as the Mexican drug Kingpin, but we could also add escape artist to his resume. Check out today's insane video to see how the drug lord pulled off multiple epic prison escapes!
The Territory | Official Trailer | National Geographic Documentary Films
AdultsHumanLifeNature...he Territory, from director Alex Pritz, provides an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by farmers and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon.