Rock art in Venezuela may be the sign of a lost ancient culture. Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have some ...

Set in a 738 acre Denver Mountain Park, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is no ordinary stage — it’s also a geological wonder. Discover why it's a favorite among music legends and fans alike, and the ...

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The Perseverance rover has found some intriguing samples on the red planet. Here's what they might reveal about the origins of life in our universe—if we can get them back to Earth.

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Come to this Irish region for otherworldly rock formations. Midway along Ireland’s Atlantic Coast lies the Burren, an otherworldly landscape whose mesmerising limestone formations have long ...

Not that long ago, the world’s great rock climbers clawed their way up spectacular cliffs in relative obscurity. ... This story appears in the November 2024 issue of National Geographic magazine.

The Dome of the Rock, an architectural masterpiece and Islam’s third most sacred site, is revealing its secrets to scholars who were granted groundbreaking access.