Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
October 2026 issue
Maps that shaped the world, from Mercator to wartime propaganda
In Power Lines, journalist Peter Keating brings together nearly 100 political maps, tracing how cartography has shaped borders, asserted power and influenced how we see the world
What makes a beer Belgian, Spanish or British?
The geography behind some of our most familiar lagers is more complicated than it seems
North Yorkshire’s landscapes, from Dalby Forest to Robin Hood’s Bay and Bempton Cliffs
Across North Yorkshire, ancient rocks, forest, coast and wildlife reveal how landscapes shape the stories we tell – and the…
Why country names matter, from Türkiye to Sri Lanka
Shakespeare may have thought names changed little, but for nations, they can embody history, identity, sovereignty – and sometimes a considerable amount of politics
Why Alaska’s Chinook salmon collapse threatens Yukon River communities
Chinook salmon have sustained communities along Alaska’s Yukon River for millennia. Tom Parfitt reports on a collapse that’s threatening both livelihoods and culture
Solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare to off-grid communities
Designed to carry diagnostics, vaccines and treatment into remote communities, a student-built solar vehicle will allow healthcare to operate without fuel supplies or reliable electricity
The race to build orbital data centres, and why doubts are mounting
The race to build orbital data centres is gathering pace, even as doubts mount over their cost, feasibility and environmental impact
The Crystal Palace dinosaurs, London’s Victorian vision of prehistoric Britain
Rory Walsh explores South London’s Victorian vision of prehistoric Britain
How shifting wind speeds could affect renewable energy and the oceans
New research is revealing how shifting wind speeds could affect everything from renewable energy to ocean evaporation
Out now: October 2026’s Geographical Magazine
In this month's issue, venture to Iceland, South Sudan, Alaska and more...
LGBTQ+ refugees face persecution in South Sudan’s Gorom settlement
LGBTQ+ refugees have fled persecution across East Africa in search of safety. In South Sudan’s Gorom Refugee Settlement, many say that the violence and harassment have followed them
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