National Geographic's "SALLY" reveals the true story of Sally Ride, from her space career to the untold private side of her life.

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A version of this story appears in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.

Francis Marion Crawford’s work reminds us of the history and the greatness of Rome ... The choices and predilections of leaders can bring national triumph, or catastrophe and unfathomable ...

The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided for the Apostles out of her own resources. A Renaissance (c. 1524 ...

Smithsonian magazine covers history, science and culture in the way only it can — through a lens on the world that is insightful and grounded in richly reported stories. In There’s More to ...

an intoxicating blend of flavors, history and heartfelt storytelling. Episodes include the following: "TUSCANY" Premieres May 18 at 8/7c on National Geographic; Streams May 19 on Disney+ and Hulu ...

PEOPLE got an exclusive first look at the trailer for Stanley Tucci's five-part series — ‘Tucci in Italy’ — which premieres ...