Geographical

Archived since May 1935

Complete Archive Perpetual Access Available

1,064 issues

JISC Collection

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 and social 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 our May issue, discover how Myanmar is being torn apart by a civil war, compounded by the devastation wreaked by the earthquake in March; find out about AI's ability to decode noisy reefs, and head to New Zealand to uncover the fascinating story of revitalising bird life in the capital.

For the literary lovers, dive into an interview with travel writer Geoff Dyer on the overcrowded tourist spots around the world – and why the Earth is still worth wandering. Stuck on a book to read? Our reviewed reads are sure to pique your interest – from those on expeditions and monsters to musings on living in modern urban jungles.

Our columnists bring an array of topics to the forefront to help you stay on top of the world: Marco Magrini considers the climate consequences of a dimming planet, while Tim Marshall discusses the limits of Vladimir Putin's global ambitions in an extract from the fully-revised edition of his bestselling book, Prisoners of Geography. Andrew Brooks looks at how geographers must keep challenging false ideas and develop new, truthful theories.

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