Geography Now

World geography can easily slide into memorizing flags and capitals, which rarely excites kids (or adults). Geography Now’s YouTube series brings countries to life with high-energy, country-by-country profiles that dive into geography, history, culture, and politics. Created by host Paul Barbato and his team, each episode blends maps, humor, and surprisingly detailed research in a format that upper-elementary through high school students often find addictive. We love how the show balances fun and substance, giving enough depth to anchor serious world history or geography study while still feeling like entertainment. It’s a strong fit for map-loving kids, teens preparing for global studies, and families who want something more engaging than a standard atlas. Some jokes and references skew older and may not match every family’s humor threshold, so previewing is wise, but the content is free and constantly expanding. Pro tip: watch the relevant episode at the start of a country study, then revisit key segments while kids update maps or country notebooks.