On January 13, 1888, a group of thirty-three prominent citizens, including geographers, explorers, teachers, lawyers, cartographers, military officers, and financiers, gathered at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC, to establish "a society for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge."
At first, the organization was more of a scholarly endeavor, but over time, it became one of the most popular brands dedicated to science, exploration, and discovery.
Through its publications, it has allowed millions of people a glimpse of what life is like elsewhere in the world.
Learn more about National Geographic and its humble beginnings on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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