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Asia - Destination World

Kids World
Not only does Asia take up one-third of the Earth, it’s also home to the most people.

Europe - Destination World

Kids World
Europe is the second smallest continent, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in history and culture.

South America - Destination World

Kids World
South America is home to the planet’s largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert).

North America - Destination World

Kids World
North America stretches from the polar Arctic to the tropical Caribbean, and you'll find almost all major habitats on this continent.

What happened to the lost Kingdom of Kush? - Geoff Emberling

Adults World
Trace the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Kush, an overlooked ancient African civilization which fought off both the Egyptians and Romans.

The Rain Shadow Effect

Adults World
Here’s how mountains control the weather.

How To Solve Every Global Crisis

Adults World
Lots of global problems seem intractable, but there’s a formula for success that we can follow.

How one person saved over 2,000 children from the Nazis - Iseult Gillespie

Adults World
Get to know the story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved over 2,000 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

What few people know about the program that "saved" America - Meg Jacobs

Adults World
Explore the successes and failures of FDR’s New Deal, a set of legislation during the Great Depression which aimed to save the US economy.

Autumn in Canada | National Geographic

Adults World
Ontario and Quebec are a fall lovers delight. The leaves paint the landscape and outdoor adventures await. Partner Content for Destination Canada.

Why every world map is wrong - Kayla Wolf

Adults World
Dig into the inaccuracies of flat maps and how different map designs can shift our point of view.

How much land does it take to power the world?

Adults World
Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.

What if the World turned to Gold? - The Gold Apocalypse

Adults World
The Map of Evolution and other sciency posters, researched and designed with love, are now available on the kurzgesagt shop.

What if every satellite suddenly disappeared? - Moriba Jah

Adults World
Explore what would happen if all of humanity’s satellites disappeared and the real-life scenarios that could lead to such a catastrophe.

The rise of the Ottoman Empire - Mostafa Minawi

Adults World
Explore the early days of the Ottoman Empire, as shrewd political rulers grew the principality into an intercontinental empire.

Best Of Spring | BBC Earth

Adults World
In the first of our seasonal specials, we bring you the best spring moments from the BBC Earth archive.

The most colorful gemstones on Earth - Jeff Dekofsky

Adults World
What gives opals their signature shimmering colors? Dig into the science of the gemstone’s formation, millions of years in the making.