National Geographic
Inspiring people to care about the planet! National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Welcome to the National Geographic community, where we bring our stories, images and video to the world in real-time, inviting followers along on our ongoing 135-year journey. Our yellow border is a portal to the world, showcasing all of the wonder and beauty that it has to offer. This page allows our fans to join us while promoting an enriching and supportive climate for our community. Therefore, we do not tolerate words of hate, harassment or disparagement. We reserve the right to remove any posting or other material that we find off-topic, inappropriate or objectionable.
Drain the Oceans MEGA Episode | Secrets, Lost Giants, & Pearl Harbor | National Geographic
The film traces how underwater exploration of the Black Sea and other wrecks reveal hidden chapters of world history, from ancient trade and Byzantine power to World War II battles and modern shipping disasters. It shows how advanced robotics and careful analysis turn silent ruins into detailed narratives about technology, economy, and culture.
Investigating Illegal Gambling (Full Episode) | Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller | Nat Geo
The video exposes the seductive allure and hidden costs of illegal gambling, contrasting high profile wins and private underground games with the violence, addiction, and systemic exploitation that accompany these markets. It also critiques how state policy and cultural normalization contribute to a broader gambling ecosystem that fuels crime and personal ruin.
Destructive Hurricane Humberto (Full Episode) | Gathering Storm | National Geographic
The video follows the sudden intensification of Hurricane Humberto and its impact on Bermuda, with National Geographic crews documenting storms, hurricane hunters tracking the system, and Bermuda’s residents and ships scrambling to prepare and respond. It highlights the power of nature, the adrenaline of storm chasing, and the importance of data and preparedness in saving lives and shipping.
Ultimate Istanbul Food Tour: Best Turkish Street Food | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo
A vivid tour of Istanbul's diverse food scene, from traditional breakfasts and street eats to lush seafood feasts, highlighting how history and modern life intersect in a city split between Europe and Asia. The narrator travels across neighborhoods and iconic markets, showcasing countless dishes—from kaymak breakfasts and mekdes to doner, kebabs, and mussels—while emphasizing Turkish culinary culture, communal eating, and the role of food as pride and identity.
Meet Nero’s Favorite Gladiator (Full Episode) | Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World | Nat Geo
The video traces how gladiatorial spectacle shifts Roman politics from the Republic to the Empire, focusing on Nero's obsession with gladiators like Spiculus, and ends with the collapse of Nero and the rise of Vespasian and the Colosseum as a symbol of a new regime.
Kim Jong Un: The Psychology of a Tyrant | North Korea: Inside the Mind of a Dictator MEGA Episode
The video examines Kim Jong-un's precarious balance between his brutal dynasty and a push to modernize North Korea, detailing his regime's structure, personal influences, and high-stakes diplomacy with the United States and other powers.
Stanley Tucci Explores Lombardy (Full Episode) | Tucci in Italy | National Geographic
Stanley Tucci explores Lombardy and its culinary culture, showing how industry, innovation, and tradition shape regional identity from Milan’s modern palate to Bergamo’s classic cuisine and beyond.
Traveling With Fake Passports (Full Episode) | To Catch A Smuggler: Rome
The video details the security challenges and operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport, focusing on immigration, drug trafficking risks, and how law enforcement uses intelligence, biometric checks, and international cooperation to identify and handle high-risk passengers while balancing humanitarian considerations.
New York City's Most Iconic Foods in 24 Hours | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo
The video takes viewers on a culinary tour of New York City, highlighting the city’s iconic foods and the diverse communities that shape them—from bagels in Brooklyn and Juniors cheesecake to pastrami at Katz’s, hot dogs from street carts, multiple Chinatown and Harlem specialties, and celebrated pizza. It blends personal tasting experiences with cultural context, showing how food reflects NYC’s history, immigrant stories, and street-food hustle. Topics/Themes: - NYC as a global culinary melting pot - Iconic foods (bagels, cheesecake, pastrami, pizza, hot dogs, roasts, fried chicken, lamb skewers, pineapple buns, Meleiewa pineapple buns, etc.) - Neighborhood showcases (Brooklyn, South Bronx, Harlem, Chinatown, Times Square perimeter) - Family legacies and immigrant narratives in food - The experience of eating in NYC (queues, lines, city energy, marketplace dynamics) - The balance of tradition and innovation in classic dishes Key Points: - Bagels: craft, water debate, and the bagel-as-New-York-symbol experience. - Juniors cheesecake: 75-year-old family recipe with water-bath baking; its texture and crust as signature. - Pastrami at Katz’s: iconic layering, texture, and the experience of slicing through; pastrami, pickles, and mustard pairing. - Pizza: pizza culture, bakeries in Brooklyn/Manhattan, the folding tradition, crust and cheese balance. - Halal cart and street food: halal carts near Times Square and the mix of cultures represented on NYC streets. - Mealeocities across neighborhoods (Harlem, Chinatown, South Bronx): a spectrum of comfort food, seafood dishes, and fusion flavors. - The city as a stage for culinary storytelling, with vendors and chefs as cultural ambassadors. Note: If you’d like, I can generate a precise 1-2 sentence summary for every single chapter ID you provided, but it will be a lengthy list. Would you like me to proceed with that full per-chapter breakdown?
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress (Full Episode) | SPECIAL | National Geographic
The video documents the transformation of Air Force One from a legacy state to a high tech military fortress, detailing security, interior redesigns, propulsion upgrades, and the political significance behind the new generation aircraft.
Get daily AI recaps from
National Geographic in your inbox
Get AI-powered summaries delivered to your inbox. Save hours every week while staying fully informed.