All around the world, many species that were thought to be destined for extinction are showing surprising increases in their populations. Here are 33 wild species whose recoveries inspire hope for future wildlife conservation efforts.
Old factories hum with silence, church bells never ring, yet something lingers. These forgotten Midwest corners still whisper their stories to anyone curious enough to listen (or visit).
A forgotten civilization once thrived in central Italy, shaping rituals, cities, and beliefs long before Rome took center stage. Their legacy lies preserved in tombs that are complete with stories of everyday life and death.
Imagine booking a trip only to discover the place you’re heading doesn’t really want more visitors right now. That’s the reality unfolding in several destinations.
The world outside changes fast, but Tangier Island’s speech doesn’t. Every conversation reminds you that some traditions find their own way to stick around.
Deep in southern China, explorers peered into a yawning pit that seemed to stretch endlessly downward. Sinkholes like this are nature’s hidden doorways, carved over the ages. What they found here wasn’t just empty rock. It hinted at a world few believed still existed.c
Farmers in Ratnagiri noticed unusual indentations across the laterite plateaus. They looked nothing like plow marks or natural cracks. These outlines sparked curiosity, especially when villagers recognized animal shapes.
Long before Europeans arrived, people lived across North America for thousands of years. They built homes and shaped the land. We call this “prehistoric” because they left no written records—only traces uncovered by digging into the earth.
