The Art of Single Stroke Painting in Japan | National Geographic
Hitofude-ryu is a traditional way of painting in Japan. It is the practice of painting the torso of a dragon in a single stroke.
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How Engineers Hack Cameras to Photograph and Study Sharks and Lions | National Geographic
For National Geographic photographers and explorers to capture unique wildlife images and collect data, they need specialized cameras. At National Geographic’s Photo Engineering and the Engineering Technology Lab, staff constantly invent and modify new tools of the trade. ➡ Subscribe:…
This Russian City is the Amber Capital of the World | National Geographic
Ninety percent of the world’s supply of precious gemstone amber comes from Kaliningrad, Russia. During his World Cup tour of Russia, National Geographic reporter Sergey Gordeev visits the city’s amber museum and visits a jeweler to see the gemstone fashioned…
Dinosaurs 101
Over a thousand dinosaur species once roamed the Earth. Learn which ones were the largest and the smallest, what dinosaurs ate and how they behaved, as well as surprising facts about their extinction.
Watch Koko the Gorilla Use Sign Language in This 1981 Film
Watch Koko the signing gorilla in this clip from a 1981 National Geographic documentary. Koko died in her sleep on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration,…
The Story Behind Europe’s Tallest Statue: The Motherland Calls | National Geographic
At the scale of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the memorial complex at the Battle of Stalingrad in Volgograd, Russia, includes the tallest statue in Europe: The Motherland Calls. During his World-Cup tour of Russia, National Geographic reporter Sergey…
Ichthyosaurs 101
Meaning “fish lizard” in Greek, the aptly-named ichthyosaur once dominated the world’s oceans for millions of years. Learn about these prehistoric marine reptiles and see how features, such as basketball-sized eyes and a vertical tail, helped the ichthyosaur secure a…
Beloved Robot Dogs Honored In Funeral Ceremony | National Geographic
In a small Buddhist temple, a funeral for robot dogs is a poignant expression of the human capacity for emotional connection and compassion. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and…
How to Cleanse Your Beauty Regime of Microplastic | National Geographic
Every year five million to 14 million tons of plastic flow into the oceans from coastal areas. And every time you brush your teeth, wash your face, or take a shower, you could be sending more microplastics down the drain.…
Obscuring Reality – Tech+Art | Genius: Picasso
Artists Zach Lieberman and Molmol Kuo are changing the way people see the world. Through face-tracking, coding, and computer vision techniques, the duo creates smartphone AR experiences that add a layer of magic to reality. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch…