National Geographic September 2016

Lost Empire of the Maya

The Snake kings ruled a large and powerful kingdom – and then they lost it.

A Cure in Sight

Medical advances offer an end to blindness for some, yet many still suffer from preventable loss of sight.

Heat Wave

Was the Pacific’s deadly warm water just part of a natural cycle or a sign of a bigger change?

{ Special Poster } Pacific Coast, British Columbia

Back in Fashion

Fur is popular again, but humane treatment of the animals remains a challenge.

Losing the Canyon

An attempt to hike the length of the Grand Canyon reveals the commercial interests threatening it.

Proof | Backstage at the Big Top

For Vietnamese circus performers, daily life means focus, hard work, and dedication.