From expeditions in Africa, through the debating halls of the Royal Geographical Society, to a study in Trieste, this talk recounts the extraordinary life of explorer Richard Burton whilst embracing the wider history of 19th century science.
[In-person] Come and see a stunning selection of the shortlisted images from this year's Earth Photo competition.
The Neville Shulman Challenge Award supports projects aiming to further our understanding and exploration of the planet, its people, cultures, and environments.
At a time when independent travel seems like a distant memory, Rajesh reflects upon the glory of slow travel and how it will adapt in the future.
The latest issues of the Society’s journals are now available online.
Cities in low-income countries are the most dynamic places on earth and will be for decades. What makes people move, how is this changing, and what do they do when they get there?
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