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Anika Burgess

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Portable Architecture You Can Roll, Wear, Tow, or Float

A sauna on skis and 11 other dwellings made to move.

A New Look at the Little-Known Pyramids of Ancient Nubia

A photographer’s journey deep into the Sudanese desert.

A Photographer’s Quest to Find the Last of the Drive-In Theaters

A fade to black for America’s outdoor silver screens.

The Art of the Dronescape

Stunning, dizzying aerial photography from Dronestagram.

The World's Most Beautiful and Unusual Chess Sets

Pieces so pretty you won’t mind losing.

January 12, 2017

Charming Portraits of Hong Kong’s Shop Cats

Meet the adorable cats watching over the city's stores.

January 6, 2017

Mesmerizing Depictions of Magic and Witchcraft Throughout History

How the occult has been depicted in art, from mandrakes to palmistry.

January 5, 2017

Take a Journey Into One of the World’s Most Impressive Map Collections

Peek inside the Bodleian Library's Map Room.

December 23, 2016

See Captivating Infographics from the Last Century

Selections from 128 years of "National Geographic" magazine's best charts, maps and diagrams.

December 21, 2016

Gaze Upon the Faded Glory of Route 66’s Signs

Photos of neon signs and advertisements along one of America's most iconic highways.

December 14, 2016

Photos of Unique and Beautiful Airports Around the World

Architecture that redefines what it means to travel in style.

December 9, 2016

Circuses, Magic and Hypnotism: Welcome to the World of Victorian Entertainment

See what the Victorians did for fun.

December 7, 2016

Striking Portraits of Lonely Cars in 1970s New York

Nighttime scenes of parked cars and deserted streets.

November 30, 2016

How Alchemy Has Been Depicted in Art Through the Ages

Secret symbols aplenty.

November 18, 2016

Striking Photos of Philadelphia’s Abandoned Power Stations

The monolithic stations of the Philadelphia Electric Company.

November 16, 2016

soviet architecture

Peeling Back the History of Soviet Wallpaper

What do the walls of abandoned Soviet-era apartments look like?

November 11, 2016

Breathtaking Photos of Ancient Trees Against Starry Skies

The timeless beauty of trees and constellations.

November 10, 2016

Inside Churchill's Secret Subterranean WWII Bunker in London

A new book examines the top secret wartime work underneath Whitehall.

November 4, 2016

Lose Yourself in 12 of the Most Extraordinary Labyrinths Ever Built

Step inside and try not to get lost.

November 2, 2016

This is How New York City Celebrated Halloween in 1993

Photos from a 1990s archive show post-parade festivities in the West Village.

October 28, 2016

Presidential Campaigns of the 1800s Involved A Surprising Amount of Flags and Throw Pillows

See how election merchandise looked in the 19th century.

October 26, 2016

The Dazzling Designs for a New York That Never Existed

From skyscraper bridges to glass domes, an intoxicating glimpse at how New York might have looked.

October 21, 2016

Peek Inside the World's Most Strange and Morbid Collections

Vintage ouija boards? Check. A taxidermied two-headed cow? Check.

October 19, 2016

Photographing the Incredible Costumes of Japan's Supernatural Festivals

Bringing folklore to life with capes and masks.

October 14, 2016