https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com Magazines, Books, Maps & More Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:39:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-icon-32x32.jpeg https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com 32 32 177018875 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-december-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-december-2019/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:48:16 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-december-2019/ Under Jerusalem, Ancient Finds - and New Controversies Above ground, it's a holy site of the world's three great monotheistic religions. But under Jerusalem lies one of the world's busiest archaeological sites, where any digging can yield artifacts and stir animosities. The Story of Plastic How convenient, disposable plastic items became a habit - and how we can break it. Saving Africa's Parks Treating ailing parks like failing businesses is helping to revive them. U.S. Tigers in Crisis More live in captivity in the U.S. than in the wild. An investigative report. When the Roof of the World Melts Dangerous glacial lakes bring the threat of floods to Nepal. The Meandering Mississippi The mighty river's channel shifts are visible in exquisite detail, thanks to the airborne laser system known as lidar. The Lure of Cold Spots Some people love life in very cold places. If you can't stand the chill, can you understand the attraction? A New View of Trash Environmental educator Lillygol Sedaghat promotes circular economies with little waste. Buzz Saw Mystery Fossils from 275 million years ago, showing fierce pinwheels of teeth, led scientists to the sea predator Helicoprion. Don't Wake the Bear A photographer joins a routine trip to change a radio collar - on a hibernating black bear.]]> Under Jerusalem, Ancient Finds - and New Controversies Above ground, it's a holy site of the world's three great monotheistic religions. But under Jerusalem lies one of the world's busiest archaeological sites, where any digging can yield artifacts and stir animosities. The Story of Plastic How convenient, disposable plastic items became a habit - and how we can break it. Saving Africa's Parks Treating ailing parks like failing businesses is helping to revive them. U.S. Tigers in Crisis More live in captivity in the U.S. than in the wild. An investigative report. When the Roof of the World Melts Dangerous glacial lakes bring the threat of floods to Nepal. The Meandering Mississippi The mighty river's channel shifts are visible in exquisite detail, thanks to the airborne laser system known as lidar. The Lure of Cold Spots Some people love life in very cold places. If you can't stand the chill, can you understand the attraction? A New View of Trash Environmental educator Lillygol Sedaghat promotes circular economies with little waste. Buzz Saw Mystery Fossils from 275 million years ago, showing fierce pinwheels of teeth, led scientists to the sea predator Helicoprion. Don't Wake the Bear A photographer joins a routine trip to change a radio collar - on a hibernating black bear.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-december-2019/feed/ 0 3485 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-november-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-november-2019/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:25:40 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-november-2019/ Demanding Equality, and Power, in America Women must reject the subordinate status that society confers. Framing History in Photos National Geographic's archive contains millions of images. Consider what they reveal about the lives of women. Rwanda's Renewal by Women After the 1994 genocide, women stepped up to fill the gaps in power. Now Rwanda has some of the most female-friendly policies in the world. What's still to be done? Shaping the Future In numerous male-dominated societies, women aren't waiting for men to cede or share authority. Instead they organize, legislate, campaign and march to secure roles, rights, and privileges often reserved for men. "Women find strength to fight," says one, "in their own way." Prosperity, Progress, and Peril: The Index Measuring women's sense of inclusion, security, and discrimination around the world. A Right to be Safe Urban India's women have long risked harm just by walking down the street. Now there are signs of progress in burgeoning programs to make spaces safer and increase penalties for assailants. Where Are The Women in Science? During women's long history in the sciences, they've been handicapped by sexism and harassment. For Girls in Science, The Time is Now Encouragement for girls' STEM ambitions is replacing some of the barriers that frustrated previous generations. In The Fight As militaries open frontline roles to women, the rise in opportunities is undeniable. From the United States to hot spots around the world, a veteran conflict photographers document women warriors in training and in the field.]]> Demanding Equality, and Power, in America Women must reject the subordinate status that society confers. Framing History in Photos National Geographic's archive contains millions of images. Consider what they reveal about the lives of women. Rwanda's Renewal by Women After the 1994 genocide, women stepped up to fill the gaps in power. Now Rwanda has some of the most female-friendly policies in the world. What's still to be done? Shaping the Future In numerous male-dominated societies, women aren't waiting for men to cede or share authority. Instead they organize, legislate, campaign and march to secure roles, rights, and privileges often reserved for men. "Women find strength to fight," says one, "in their own way." Prosperity, Progress, and Peril: The Index Measuring women's sense of inclusion, security, and discrimination around the world. A Right to be Safe Urban India's women have long risked harm just by walking down the street. Now there are signs of progress in burgeoning programs to make spaces safer and increase penalties for assailants. Where Are The Women in Science? During women's long history in the sciences, they've been handicapped by sexism and harassment. For Girls in Science, The Time is Now Encouragement for girls' STEM ambitions is replacing some of the barriers that frustrated previous generations. In The Fight As militaries open frontline roles to women, the rise in opportunities is undeniable. From the United States to hot spots around the world, a veteran conflict photographers document women warriors in training and in the field.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-november-2019/feed/ 0 2931 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-october-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-october-2019/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:59:34 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-october-2019/ Vanishing The last mass extinction was caused by an asteroid. The blame for the next one lies much closer to home - with us. Soon all that's left of some of the planet's most vulnerable species may be the photographs of animals collected in Joel Sartore's Photo Ark. Surviving Despite Us Sea turtles are resilient, but threats are rising. Giraffes Relocating animals could save species - but poses risks. The Fish Bunker Homans have damaged aquatic life. This creepy collection shows it. The Dinosaur in the Room Fossils for the rich. Fragile Life in Freshwater Many species that live in freshwater are endangered. A photographer is racing to document them before it's too late. Cat vs. Bird: The Battle Lines To save birds, should we kill of cats? A cat and bird-lover seeks a better solution. First Photo in the Wild of Largest Bee See a Wallace's giant bee roughly life-size. Weakening Life's Green Foundation Hundreds of the planet species that anchor Earth's ecosystems have disappeared. Untangling Whales Lines to lobster and crab traps harm right whales, but there are safer alternatives.]]> Vanishing The last mass extinction was caused by an asteroid. The blame for the next one lies much closer to home - with us. Soon all that's left of some of the planet's most vulnerable species may be the photographs of animals collected in Joel Sartore's Photo Ark. Surviving Despite Us Sea turtles are resilient, but threats are rising. Giraffes Relocating animals could save species - but poses risks. The Fish Bunker Homans have damaged aquatic life. This creepy collection shows it. The Dinosaur in the Room Fossils for the rich. Fragile Life in Freshwater Many species that live in freshwater are endangered. A photographer is racing to document them before it's too late. Cat vs. Bird: The Battle Lines To save birds, should we kill of cats? A cat and bird-lover seeks a better solution. First Photo in the Wild of Largest Bee See a Wallace's giant bee roughly life-size. Weakening Life's Green Foundation Hundreds of the planet species that anchor Earth's ecosystems have disappeared. Untangling Whales Lines to lobster and crab traps harm right whales, but there are safer alternatives.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-october-2019/feed/ 0 2806 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-september-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-september-2019/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:26:12 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-september-2019/ The New Cold War In the Arctic, nations are jostling for access to a frozen frontier. The Threat Below Permafrost is thawing fast, releasing carbon that fuels warming. Uncovering an Arctic Mystery The Franklin Expedition set out to chart the Northwest Passage. Then it vanished. Eyes on the Ice Studying the warming Arctic means joining a unique community. Alone With Wolves A moving encounter with one of Earth's most adaptable predators. Before It Melts Camping trips teach Inuit youth how to survive on the frigid land. What the Tide Brings In An endless supply of plastic trash from a stretch of New York shoreline is assembled into sculptures that are colorful but sobering. Why You Like What You Like Our personal tastes and our actions are driven by hidden biological forces. A Solar System Giant, Ready for Its Close-Up A stunning data-driven image of Jupiter. Shy by Nature but Showy in Conquest Western tragopan males flaunt feature fineary to woo males. Death Comes for a Crocodile In Australia, an epic hunt for a saltwater crocodile ends on an unexpected note.]]> The New Cold War In the Arctic, nations are jostling for access to a frozen frontier. The Threat Below Permafrost is thawing fast, releasing carbon that fuels warming. Uncovering an Arctic Mystery The Franklin Expedition set out to chart the Northwest Passage. Then it vanished. Eyes on the Ice Studying the warming Arctic means joining a unique community. Alone With Wolves A moving encounter with one of Earth's most adaptable predators. Before It Melts Camping trips teach Inuit youth how to survive on the frigid land. What the Tide Brings In An endless supply of plastic trash from a stretch of New York shoreline is assembled into sculptures that are colorful but sobering. Why You Like What You Like Our personal tastes and our actions are driven by hidden biological forces. A Solar System Giant, Ready for Its Close-Up A stunning data-driven image of Jupiter. Shy by Nature but Showy in Conquest Western tragopan males flaunt feature fineary to woo males. Death Comes for a Crocodile In Australia, an epic hunt for a saltwater crocodile ends on an unexpected note.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-september-2019/feed/ 0 2804 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-august-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-august-2019/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:24:13 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-august-2019/ Walking With Migrants The author falls in step with people driven by circumstance "to leave a familiar world." Born a Refugee Rohingya babies start life stateless in a Bangladesh refugee camp. From Africa to Spain The migrants' gamble has yet to pay off. Tijuana Portraits The border, in faces. The Birth of Europe Genetic tools tell what's in the melting pot. Building Bugs With Blooms An artist uses natural materials he finds in his yard and among florists' discards to make lively - and lifelike - portraits of insects. We Are All Migrants Thought time and space, humans are a migratory species. Reducing Plastic Waste From Food Containers Designers and engineers are developing new food packaging materials. Peace Like a River For a photographer who's drained after years of covering conflict, fly-fishing offers solace. From Tank to Table The sustainable future is now, with fish farms feeding plants that grow without soil.]]> Walking With Migrants The author falls in step with people driven by circumstance "to leave a familiar world." Born a Refugee Rohingya babies start life stateless in a Bangladesh refugee camp. From Africa to Spain The migrants' gamble has yet to pay off. Tijuana Portraits The border, in faces. The Birth of Europe Genetic tools tell what's in the melting pot. Building Bugs With Blooms An artist uses natural materials he finds in his yard and among florists' discards to make lively - and lifelike - portraits of insects. We Are All Migrants Thought time and space, humans are a migratory species. Reducing Plastic Waste From Food Containers Designers and engineers are developing new food packaging materials. Peace Like a River For a photographer who's drained after years of covering conflict, fly-fishing offers solace. From Tank to Table The sustainable future is now, with fish farms feeding plants that grow without soil.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-august-2019/feed/ 0 2802 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-july-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-july-2019/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:41:30 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-july-2019/ How Humans Got to the Moon ... Space prowess was built over time: the crews, the hardware, the goals. ... and What's Next Today's space race is multinational, moneyed, and ever more crowded. What will its winners get? Protecting the Sea at the End of the World National Geographic's Pristine Seas project has helped establish marine reserves to protect more than two million square miles of oceans. The project recently laid scientific groundwork for a new marine park off Argentina, with private and government support. Desperate Niger The West African nation is at risk from the chaos that surrounds it. The Mangrove Wall How climate change hits this natural defense. Spirit Worlds What remains in a glass of single malt Scotch whisky after the liquid is gone? A surreal collection of otherworldly landscapes - if you know how to look. Let's Send Only Women to Space If females have the right stuff for long space voyages, why send men at all? Straw Poll To take plastic drinking straws out of the waste stream, consider metal, silicone - even bamboo. A Salty Sea Island Studying one spot in the Dead Sea involved flying a drone and taking a briny swim. New Places to Go Inventive prototypes of toilets might lead to low-cost, sanitary facilities that can work around the world.]]> How Humans Got to the Moon ... Space prowess was built over time: the crews, the hardware, the goals. ... and What's Next Today's space race is multinational, moneyed, and ever more crowded. What will its winners get? Protecting the Sea at the End of the World National Geographic's Pristine Seas project has helped establish marine reserves to protect more than two million square miles of oceans. The project recently laid scientific groundwork for a new marine park off Argentina, with private and government support. Desperate Niger The West African nation is at risk from the chaos that surrounds it. The Mangrove Wall How climate change hits this natural defense. Spirit Worlds What remains in a glass of single malt Scotch whisky after the liquid is gone? A surreal collection of otherworldly landscapes - if you know how to look. Let's Send Only Women to Space If females have the right stuff for long space voyages, why send men at all? Straw Poll To take plastic drinking straws out of the waste stream, consider metal, silicone - even bamboo. A Salty Sea Island Studying one spot in the Dead Sea involved flying a drone and taking a briny swim. New Places to Go Inventive prototypes of toilets might lead to low-cost, sanitary facilities that can work around the world.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-july-2019/feed/ 0 2620 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-june-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-june-2019/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:54:17 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-june-2019/ Wildlife Tourism It's a lucrative part of the booming global travel industry, fueled by social media users' love of posing with exotic animals. But what wildlife tourist attractions do to amuse humans can have brutal consequences for animals. Pangolins The mammal is killed for its scales and meat. The Brave Ones These women rangers are shaking up the conservation landscape. Pacific Ring of Fire This 25,000-mile-long hot zone threatens growing populations. Seaweed That Feeds A stunning array of life fills the Sargasso Sea. On Hallowed Beaches Over the decades, a photographer has returned to the shores of Normandy to capture a place forever defined by war. The Search of the Kissing Bug Through some 300,000 people in the U.S. have this parasitic infection, many don't know it. Ma Jun He gives people in China the power to fight pollution. Trek to the Deep In Vietnam, jungle and leeches greet hikers venturing into two of Earth's largest caves. Where Reptiles Rule In a paradise on an isolated coral atoll, a phorographer discovers he's just part of the ecosystem.]]> Wildlife Tourism It's a lucrative part of the booming global travel industry, fueled by social media users' love of posing with exotic animals. But what wildlife tourist attractions do to amuse humans can have brutal consequences for animals. Pangolins The mammal is killed for its scales and meat. The Brave Ones These women rangers are shaking up the conservation landscape. Pacific Ring of Fire This 25,000-mile-long hot zone threatens growing populations. Seaweed That Feeds A stunning array of life fills the Sargasso Sea. On Hallowed Beaches Over the decades, a photographer has returned to the shores of Normandy to capture a place forever defined by war. The Search of the Kissing Bug Through some 300,000 people in the U.S. have this parasitic infection, many don't know it. Ma Jun He gives people in China the power to fight pollution. Trek to the Deep In Vietnam, jungle and leeches greet hikers venturing into two of Earth's largest caves. Where Reptiles Rule In a paradise on an isolated coral atoll, a phorographer discovers he's just part of the ecosystem.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-june-2019/feed/ 0 2618 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-may-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-may-2019/#respond Fri, 03 May 2019 20:44:22 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-may-2019/ Sea of Plastic Plastic waste washes into the oceans at an average rate of about nine million tons a year. Much of it eventually breaks down into barely visible bits - microplastics, which are so abundant that larval fish are eating them in their first days of life. Leonardo's Enduring Brilliance Five hundred years after his death, Leonardo da Vinci's stunning creativity and foresight in science, the arts, and engineering continue to amaze us - and to inform modern work in the fields he studied so long ago. A New Day in Mozambique Gorongosa National Park recovers from war. Smokejumpers These elite crews parachute into forests to keep small fires from becoming major ones. Modern Girls, Ancient Rite A village in Spain welcomes spring the same way it has for centuries, by placing a few chosen girls on flowery pedestals. The Future of Dying in Style We memorialize the dead with the tools of our times. What's Keeping Scientists From Vanquishing Ebola? Four reasons that the extremely lethal virus is so hard to fight. Toads' Sex Life Hinges on Finding the Perfect Pool Their choosiness may endanger them. Finding Dignity in a Dirty Job Bayakou perform an essential service that they hide from other Haitians.]]> Sea of Plastic Plastic waste washes into the oceans at an average rate of about nine million tons a year. Much of it eventually breaks down into barely visible bits - microplastics, which are so abundant that larval fish are eating them in their first days of life. Leonardo's Enduring Brilliance Five hundred years after his death, Leonardo da Vinci's stunning creativity and foresight in science, the arts, and engineering continue to amaze us - and to inform modern work in the fields he studied so long ago. A New Day in Mozambique Gorongosa National Park recovers from war. Smokejumpers These elite crews parachute into forests to keep small fires from becoming major ones. Modern Girls, Ancient Rite A village in Spain welcomes spring the same way it has for centuries, by placing a few chosen girls on flowery pedestals. The Future of Dying in Style We memorialize the dead with the tools of our times. What's Keeping Scientists From Vanquishing Ebola? Four reasons that the extremely lethal virus is so hard to fight. Toads' Sex Life Hinges on Finding the Perfect Pool Their choosiness may endanger them. Finding Dignity in a Dirty Job Bayakou perform an essential service that they hide from other Haitians.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-may-2019/feed/ 0 2616 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-april-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-april-2019/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:20:35 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-april-2019/ CITIES Special: Ideas for a brighter future Designing solutions | A temporary refuge becomes home | Walking through a Megalopolis | Rats - They'll always be with us  ]]> CITIES Special: Ideas for a brighter future Designing solutions | A temporary refuge becomes home | Walking through a Megalopolis | Rats - They'll always be with us  ]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-april-2019/feed/ 0 2614 https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-march-2019/ https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-march-2019/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:34 +0000 http://localhost/product/national-geographic-march-2019/ Who's Out There? The big existential question is no longer, Is there life beyond Earth? It's a pretty sure bet there is. The question now is, How do we find who - or what - is alive out there? And we are getting really close to answering it. No Way Out Criminal gangs have fractured El Salvador. Borneo's Vast Underworld Malaysia's Mulu caves boast chambers that are millions of years old. Treehoppers These mini-monsters are masters of disguise. Rituals of Rebellion The Americas' carnivals honor revelers' roots. Conjuring Clouds With water vapor, smoke, lights, and imagination, a Dutch artist makes clouds in unexpected places - and coaxes them to pose for the camera. A Wake-Up Call on Water Quality One-quarted of Americans drink water from systems that aren't safe. Safer. Cheaper. Greener. Engineer Leslie Dewan wants to reinvent nuclear energy. Evolved to Crack Scientists are learning more about how elephants get the creases in their skin and why those crevices are so important to them. Strange Reflections During the annual flood season in Venice, buildings appear as distorted images on water. Within those reflections, a photographer finds bizarre creatures - and also solace.]]> Who's Out There? The big existential question is no longer, Is there life beyond Earth? It's a pretty sure bet there is. The question now is, How do we find who - or what - is alive out there? And we are getting really close to answering it. No Way Out Criminal gangs have fractured El Salvador. Borneo's Vast Underworld Malaysia's Mulu caves boast chambers that are millions of years old. Treehoppers These mini-monsters are masters of disguise. Rituals of Rebellion The Americas' carnivals honor revelers' roots. Conjuring Clouds With water vapor, smoke, lights, and imagination, a Dutch artist makes clouds in unexpected places - and coaxes them to pose for the camera. A Wake-Up Call on Water Quality One-quarted of Americans drink water from systems that aren't safe. Safer. Cheaper. Greener. Engineer Leslie Dewan wants to reinvent nuclear energy. Evolved to Crack Scientists are learning more about how elephants get the creases in their skin and why those crevices are so important to them. Strange Reflections During the annual flood season in Venice, buildings appear as distorted images on water. Within those reflections, a photographer finds bizarre creatures - and also solace.]]> https://nationalgeographicbackissues.com/product/national-geographic-march-2019/feed/ 0 2612