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The World in Pictures

Visual storytelling that captures communities, traditions, and cultures around the globe.

The lighthouses of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are beacons of history

In fair Boston, where we lay our scene: Free Shakespeare comes to the Common

A landscape lost, a community found: First Nation members rebuild after wildfire

And this little piggy went to yoga class

Overfishing of Mauritania’s octopus threatens a big industry – and a smart species

India’s daredevils defy gravity in the Well of Death

This Apache rite of passage was once banned. Today, it helps empower girls.

Colombian guerrillas often lure away children. Rugby offers youths an alternative.

This Namibian park has skyscraper-high dunes and a spectacular view of dawn

In Big Sur, smaller wonders take the spotlight

Old-timey organ-grinders try to keep pace with modern Mexico City

Bangladesh’s cycle rickshaws bloom with bespoke designs. But for how much longer?

California’s desert bloom comes alive on nature’s schedule

To build trust with pet owners, this animal outreach team hits the road

The Sami people bring on spring – with reindeer and sleighs

Why Ugandan farmers gladly grow crops for chimps