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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Exhausted from the news cycle? Escape with these stories and images of extraordinary people, places, and discoveries.

A world map with windheads.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY THE SUNDERLAND COLLECTION

An old—and new—way to see the world

Trying to understand the things around us is not new. Ancient maps can be a window into how people saw the world. Now, one collector of rare maps (above) and atlases has made her multimillion dollar collection public. Take a look.

OLD MAPS, NEW VIEWS

An geisha holds a fan in front of her face during a formal ceremony in Kyoto, Japan

PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL CHESLEY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

The misunderstood geisha

The image of the geisha is often linked with sex work, fueled by decades of highly sensationalized tales and misconceptions. This misunderstanding strips them of a centuries-long tradition rooted in culture and art. Read on.

STEEPED IN TRADITION

Flying bat with what looks like fire behind it.

PHOTOGRAPH BY NICHOLE SOBECKI

Do bats have superpowers?

Bats may have powers that save us all. Despite being the victims of vilification over the centuries, these unique creatures have a number of stand out qualities that make them unexpectedly impressive. One surprising tidbit: No bats, no tequila. Scientists worldwide are probing their other secrets.

Illustration depicting the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and Earth in space, seen through the skylight of a lunar lava tube.

ILLUSTRATION BY UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO/ A. ROMEO/ NASA/ JPL-CALTECH (BRIAN KUMANCHIK/ CHRISTIAN LOPEZ)/ BILL ANDERS

Refuge on the moon?

Skylights on the moon? They’re not what you think. For a long time scientists have surmised that the holes on the moon’s surface lead to an intricate network of lava tubes. Now, there may be real evidence that they exist and are accessible from the moon’s surface. What does this mean?

SHELTER FOR EXPLORERS?

PAID CONTENT FOR CITI® / AADVANTAGE®

PHOTOGRAPH BY JONATHAN IRISH

Your next adventure: Dublin, Ireland

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he captures the lively capital city of Dublin. Follow along as he explores urban parks, storied pubs, iconic establishments, and one-of-a-kind shops, and learn why this city should be your next adventure.

OF NOTE

Sharks found with cocaine in their systems. How did that happen?

Is your smartphone “sexist”?

The movement to reclaim Aboriginal names for wildlife is gaining steam in Australia

Exploring America’s most surprising national landmarks

What does it take to become a saint in the modern age?

How Venice became the birthplace of opera

Neat stacks of skulls, tibias, and femurs in the Paris catacombs

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN ALVAREZ, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

The City of Light is more than it seems. From its legendary catacombs (pictured above) to forbidden art shows and tunnels, we take you through the deeper and darker side of Paris.

Today’s soundtrack: I love Paris, Ella Fitzgerald

Today’s newsletter was curated by Nancy San Martín, David Beard, and Nishita Naga.

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