In this scene, a grandmother reads fairy tales by Alexander Pushkin to her grandson. Pushkin was a Russian poet in the early 19th century, and is widely considered to be the founding father of modern Russian literature. #PhotoOfTheDay on.natgeo.com/3fyWRmk

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Cascate del Mulino hot springs in Saturnia, Italy 💦

Here’s how to help the entire family practice pandemic patience on.natgeo.com/3hjPLmq

Scientists attempt to hypnotize a tiger shark in order to calm it down while they do some research. #Sharkfest

In this photo taken in Persepolis, Iran, an actress in Islamic dress passes before 2,500-year-old carvings. The earliest ruins of Persepolis date back to the sixth century B.C., when it was the capital of the Persian Empire. #PhotoOfTheDay on.natgeo.com/2OJhWP9

In honor of #Sharkfest, we're counting down the Top 10 greatest sharks of all time. Here are the top 3 sharks. Did your favorite make the cut?

Videos of yesterday’s catch of both fairing halves

Join Out of Eden Walk this Thursday at 10am ET for a Zoom panel discussion on India's urgent water crisis, as seen on a 17-month, 2400-mile walk. Register for the talk here: on.natgeo.com/32GrfaZ

Before you dive into the #Sharkfest action tonight, let's introduce you to a key player: The Thresher Shark.

Investigators explore if dead sheep might somehow be connected to the spate of shark attacks in Egypt in 2010. #Sharkfest

On Wednesday, lawmakers from both parties approved the largest infusion of cash since the 1950s for upkeep of the national park system on.natgeo.com/3jvA8Km