Elmo's Viral Message Inspires New Book on Emotional Well-Being, Releasing Oct. 27, 2026

What began as a simple check-in from Elmo turned into a viral moment that's becoming something fans can revisit again and again.

Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...

Japan’s Eiko Kadono, author of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ still believes in the magic of books at 91

Eiko Kadono, the 91-year-old author behind Japan’s most famous and beloved children's fantasy books, has a little trouble ...