Keep an eye on the world with Geographical

The complete digital archive of Geographical, dating back to May 1935, is now available to all subscribing schools and institutions.

Established in 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society and one of the leading magazines in its field, with stunning photography, great writing and first class design.

- Keep up to date with the world, its people and its places through our news pages and topical features on nature and conservation

- Explore far-flung cities, towns and villages. Meet their inhabitants and immerse yourself in their culture

- Discover weird and wonderful wildlife. Learn more about the world around you through insightful features and accomplished photography

In a time of unprecedented environmental change never has knowledge of the world been more important. For an authoritative voice on geography, culture, wildlife and exploration institutions should look no further than Geographical, with the fully-searchable complete 82-year archive giving close to 1000 issues of informative content.

Latest Issue

In the September issue of Geographical we ask if bacterial resistance has spelt an end to the so-called 'golden age' of antibiotics? With so many countries around the world relying on effective treatment for ever more prevalent infections and diseases, has an overuse of antibiotic prescription put the world's health on a perilous knife edge?

Plus, entertainment technology and wildlife conservation combine in the world of virtual reality documentaries. Does putting the viewer at the heart of the action foster a far greater sense of involvement in the fate of endangered species?

We also visit Biosphere 2 to ask what lessons can be learnt from one of the 1990s' most ground-breaking scientific experiments, look at the pollution-filled lake standing in the way of China's eco-city dreams, relive a thrilling survival story in the caves of Mexico, and get hands-on with the craftsmen of Eswatini.

All this plus: photographing water, the wildlife of the Galapagos, a homecoming on Raoul Island, and all the latest news from around your world.