Centuries ago, maps weren’t just tools,they were stories, shaped as much by imagination as exploration. Among the most ...

Old maps of North America often included mysterious bodies of water that didn't exist, sparking curiosity and intrigue. One such example is the so-called "Sea" that appeared on several early maps, ...

Crossing the Atlantic in the 1700s was no easy feat. The fastest ships could make the voyage in as little as a month, but for ...

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with a child, according to deputies.

Historic Hatteras Village is a popular destination for tourists and North Carolinians alike, yet its residents and the National Park Service help to maintain its adaptive, peaceful character.

As New York City celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding, National Geographic looks back on more than a century of ...

Details about which major national-interest projects will make Prime Minister Mark Carney’s list are being kept under wraps, ...

The "Across the Atlantic" exhibit explores the 1825 journey of 52 Norwegians on the sloop Restauration, the first organized emigration from Norway to America. Featuring artifacts, the exhibit ...

Researchers announced a vessel found off the Scottish coast is likely the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century warship that saw ...

The 500-year-old clue got them started, but archaeologists needed more modern georadar techniques to finish the job.

The Kremlin says it won't rule out the possibility of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in China later this year. Meanwhile, one person has been killed after Russia targeted Kyiv in ...