History & Culture - National Geographic
WEBExplore the latest discoveries in history and archaeology from the ancient world to the modern era.
National Geographic History magazine
WEBIn every issue of National Geographic History Magazine, you’ll find the latest history-related news, discoveries, and in-depth accounts of transformational events and historical figures.
Nat Geo History - National Geographic
WEBFrom the Pyramids of Egypt to the majestic Parthenon in ancient Greece, to the legendary Trojan War, and much more, Nat Geo History is your passport to over 5,000 years of captivating history.
National Geographic - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. Front cover from the first edition of The National Geographic Magazine, c. September 1888. The first issue of the National Geographic Magazine was published on September 22, 1888, nine months after the Society was founded. In the first issue, Gardiner Greene Hubbard writes,
Our Story - National Geographic Society
WEBFor more than 130 years, the National Geographic Society has funded the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and understanding of our world. Our historic commitment to dauntless exploration dates back to our founding in 1888 when 33 prominent scholars and scientists established an organization dedicated to the ...
The History of the Space Race - National Geographic Society
WEBThe origins of the space race began before the end of World War II. At the time, Germany was the world leader in rocket technology, creating the V2, the first operational, long-range rocket. This weapon of war pushed the U.S. and U.S.S.R. space exploration efforts, showing the dual nature of rocket technology.
Ancient Egypt - National Geographic Society
WEBEgypt was a vast kingdom of the ancient world. It was unified around 3100 B.C.E. and lasted as a leading economic and cultural influence throughout North Africa and parts of the Levant until it was conquered by the Macedonians in 332 B.C.E.
National Geographic Society | Exploring the World, Education ...
WEBNational Geographic Society, American scientific society founded (1888) in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge.”. The nonprofit organization, which is among the world’s largest scientific and educational.
National Geographic Society - Wikipedia
WEBFounded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape— which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its ...
History - National Geographic
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