Explore the abandoned Scottish islands that maps still show but no one has inhabited for over a hundred years. See what remains of these forgotten places.

Some islands are strange because of how they formed. Others because of what lives on them or what humans did to them.

The Christmas Island red crab’s yearly migration has captured nature enthusiasts’ attention for decades. But could we be partly responsible for this world-famous crab-valanche?

This creamy pink sauce isn’t just a random name—it’s tied to a real place, full of history, legends, and a touch of marketing genius. In this video, we’ll uncover the fascinating origins of Thousand Island dressing, explore the different stories behind wh...

Perched like a forgotten emerald between the coasts of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the Isle of Man is a tiny island with a mighty tale to tell. It's not just a windswept rock in the Irish Sea; it’s a living museum of ancient customs, Viking leg...

The story of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina is rich in tales of pirates, Native American fishing and English sailors, but one of its greatest legacies is a very unique dialect. Due to the island being isolated for centuries, their "Hoi Toider" brogue sou...

Shadow built this incredible floating island with salvaged and reclaimed materials. The island comprises a 2-story float home, a floating chicken coop, floating gardens, and even a floating compost shed!

Niʻihau, anglicized as Niihau, is the westernmost main and seventh largest island in Hawaii. It is 17.5 miles southwest of Kauaʻi across the Kaulakahi Channel. Its area is 69.5 square miles. Several intermittent playa lakes provide wetland habitats for th...

Bermuda is a British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its pink-sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay. Its massive Royal Naval Dockyard complex combines modern attractions like the interactive Dolphin Quest with maritime...

The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the biodiversity of this im...

Climate change and rising sea levels mean the island nation of Kiribati in the South Pacific is at risk of disappearing into the sea.

Herman Melville's Moby Dick is thought to be based upon the true story of the American whaling ship Essex, which was charged and sunk in mid-ocean by a 40 foot sperm whale in the vicinity of the Marquesas. The survivors landed on Henderson, after sailing...

Fred Mills discovers the incredible infrastructure of the Faroe Islands.

Shocking discoveries on the Greek island of Crete could shed new light on the Minotaur – a ferocious half-man, half-bull monster.

Of the more than 900 thousand islands in the world, only about 16 thousand are actually inhabited. These islands vary immensely in their geographical characteristics. It's truly remarkable how some people have carved out a place to call home on the tinies...