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National Geographic Society Names Lee Berger Explorer in Residence
The world-renowned paleoanthropologist has received funding from the Society for almost three decades and will continue his work to illuminate the origins of humanity.
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Meet 10 Storytellers Supported by Africa Refocused
These individuals are refocusing the narrative of Africa with support from a collaboration between Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) and the National Geographic Society.
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National Geographic Society Names Azu Nwagbogu Explorer at Large
Nigerian Curator and Visionary Azu Nwagbogu will be recognized as an ambassador for the global nonprofit organization
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Meet Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic Explorer and 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award Recipient
Kiliii Yüyan received the Society’s 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling for his work illuminating human communities and their connection to land and sea
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Meet the 2022 Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Cohort
Learn about what these five National Geographic Explorers will undertake in the next year
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The National Geographic Society Announces 2022 Award Honorees
The global nonprofit celebrates this year’s Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year and the National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation in Africa and Latin America
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The National Geographic Society Celebrates the 2022 Wayfinder Award Recipients
This year’s group of National Geographic Explorers are pushing the boundaries of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to transform our world
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National Geographic Explorer Returns to Mount Logan to Recover and Analyze one of the Oldest Ice Cores in North America
As part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Mount Logan Expedition, Dr. Alison Criscitiello, who previously installed the highest weather station in North America near the peak of Mount Logan, returns to uncover the secrets hidden deep within ...
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The National Geographic Society Honors the Late National Geographic Explorer at Large Dr. Thomas Lovejoy with the 2022 Hubbard Medal
The award, which is Society’s highest honor, recognizes Lovejoy’s extraordinary achievements as a conservation biologist and his legacy as an advocate for the Amazon rainforest.
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Meet Lynsey Addario, National Geographic Explorer and 2022 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling Recipient
Addario received the 2022 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling for her work as a photojournalist covering conflict and humanitarian crises.
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The National Geographic Society Strengthens its Storytelling Impact with Appointment of Two New Explorers at Large
Artist Maya Lin and photojournalist Shahidul Alam will be recognized as luminaries and ambassadors for the National Geographic Society.
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National Geographic Dives Into the Untold History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade with New Podcast, Into the Depths, Launching Jan. 27
National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts Takes Us on a Personal Journey That Follows Black Scuba Divers Searching for Slave Shipwrecks Around the World
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“Guardians of the River” Podcast Wins Jackson Wild Media Award
Today the Jackson Wild Media Awards announced their awards and named “Guardians of the River” this year’s winner in the Podcast Category.
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Guardians of the River Winner of First-ever Tribeca Film Festival Podcast Award
"Guardians of the River" podcast, a collaboration of National Geographic, the Wild Bird Trust and House of Pod, chosen as the winner of the Tribeca Film Festival's first-ever podcast awards.
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Women’s History Month: Meet the Women Making History at National Geographic
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to spotlight a handful of inspiring women in the National Geographic family.