Matika Wilbur, a member of both the Swinomish and Tulalip Nations in Washington State, has undertaken to photograph at least one member...

There's never been a better time to look up into the night sky with awe! Public observatories offer tours and viewing opportunities and...

Ever wonder what sounds people around the world hear? These free audio tours let you travel the world through sounds from across the...

The international Urban Photo Awards showcase intriguing, startling, beautiful, and unsettling moments in urban living. Each Daily Cuppa...

Only two of her wonderful quilts still survive, but they are among the most famous and revered works of art in the history of...

Scientist Adrian Smith has, for the first time, captured the take-off of some insects in super-slow motion, showing not just their...

Today, we're going to visit Brazil, but skip the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo mega-cities and the iconic Amazon region. Instead, we'll...

We’ve all heard the story of the '40 acres and a mule' promise to former slaves at the end of the US Civil War. The real story, however,...

Stained-glass windows? Elaborate tapestries? Abstract paintings? The stunning diversity of the wood specimens in the Wilson Wood...

In August 1519, Spanish explorer Hernando Cortés marched into what is now Mexican territory, conquering the mighty Aztec Empire, and...

Astronomers have put together an image of a recent, nearby exploding star. And, for the first time, have made images of 27...

The 'First Lady of Song' is not only widely considered the greatest female jazz singer of all time in her own right, but her...

Bears are native to every continent except Africa and Oceania. With majestic good looks, intelligence, amazing resourcefulness,...

This South African artist-sculptor's alter-ego character, Sophie, is based on three generations of female domestic workers in her family....

We're more globally connected now than ever before, but we also have unique streets we call home. Let's explore what happens when global...

Foods, and ways of preparing foods, cross and recross the globe. It's a story, not so much of "mother cuisines," as of dramatic, and much...

Using cool paper cutouts and interesting animation, Mysteries of Vernacular brings the odd and sometimes quite stunning origins of common...

Experiences of the sacred, transcendence, and spiritual oneness play a centering role in all cultures. This universal spiritual yearning...

The beautiful and deeply humane paintings of this wonderful Mexican artist do, indeed, seem to radiate the 'Soul of Mexico,' as one of...

Here's the breathtaking images from the London Natural History Museum's 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. The photos in...

Put aside what you are doing and take 10 minutes to view these two short films. You won't be sorry. Both tell extraordinary stories of...

Photographer Jimmy Nelson has traveled the world throughout his life. What he has learned is that communities that thrive, support, and...

Whether you prefer a casual walk, a full day on the trail, or a long distance trek, today we'll check out some of the visually stunning...

Her career as a poet began at age seven. At fifteen, she met Langston Hughes, and published her first book of poetry at age...