6-EVENT
FEB
NOV 1–3, 2026
Battling Bloodsuckers
RYAN CARNEY | EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Throughout human history, bloodsuckers have sparked fear, but there's a reason so many animals rely on the blood of other species. Epidemiologist and National Geographic Explorer Ryan Carney connects the fascinating world of bats, mosquitoes and more of nature’s vampires to a sci-fi approach to infectious disease research.
JAN 10–12, 2027
Beauty Beyond the Frontlines
MUHAMMED MUHEISEN | PHOTOJOURNALIST
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and National Geographic Explorer Muhammed Muheisen pursues his photography with the belief that a single image can change the world. From children’s games to balloon salesmen, Muheisen’s images capture the kindness and resilience found in lives impacted by war.
FEB 14–16, 2027
Saving Nature’s Symphony
BEN MIRIN | ACOUSTIC BIOLOGIST
The world is alive with sound, and acoustic biologist and National Geographic Explorer Ben Mirin makes sure we never miss a beat. From the sweet songs of morning birds to the chatter of howling lemurs to the conversation of whales, we’ll tune into wildlife symphonies and discover what those voices tell us about our planet.
MAR 7–9, 2027
The Ghosts of Pompeii
CAITIE BARRETT | ARCHAEOLOGIST
Even thousands of years after its demise, the Roman Empire still captivates us, and the ancient coastal city of Pompeii is the place to understand it all. Go on assignment with archaeologist Caitie Barrett to the latest dig sites to uncover new stories that still lie buried in the ash-preserved neighborhoods of Pompeii.
APR 11–13, 2027
Weird World of Frogs
JONATHAN KOLBY | CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST
Frogs have some of the most remarkable abilities on the planet. They can turn nearly invisible, leap more than 20 times their body length and defend themselves with poison. Conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Jonathan Kolby reveals the springy biodiversity behind these incredible abilities.
MAY 16–18, 2027
Death of the Dinosaurs
TYLER LYSON | PALEONTOLOGIST
Iconic dinosaurs such as Triceratops , Stegosaurus , T. rex and others ruled Earth for 180 million years. Then a doomsday asteroid reshaped the world. Go on assignment with paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Tyler Lyson to witness the collapse of the dinosaur dynasty and the subsequent rise of the modern world.
6-EVENT SERIES | SUNDAYS AT 2PM, MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS AT 7:30PM
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