2003 National Geographic Jan/Feb/Mar/April

2003 National Geographic Jan/Feb/Mar/April January 2003: The cover story was "Inside Egypt's Secret Vaults," offering an exclusive look at the centennial exhibit of Cairo's Egyptian Museum and showcasing stunning antiquities. Other articles explored driving the Great Wall of China, the "strangest volcano on Earth" (Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania), the future of textiles, Japan's winter wildlife, and a photographic study of Athens, Ohio (ZipUSA). The issue also included a supplement map titled "A World Transformed". February 2003: The main feature was "Discovering the First Galaxies," delving into the search for the cosmic dawn and how the universe came to be. Other topics included new light on deep-sea vents, the conflict in Sudan, the story of Sacagawea in relation to the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Nuba people, Arctic-nesting shorebirds (Knots), Vancouver Island's Clayoquot Sound, and Driggs, Idaho (ZipUSA). March 2003: The cover story highlighted "Dinosaurs: Cracking the Mystery of How They Lived," exploring new discoveries and insights into the lives of these ancient creatures. Other articles featured Puerto Rico, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska, Qatar, Pacific Islands biodiversity, and Oklahoma City (ZipUSA). The issue included a supplement map of the West Indies. April 2003: This issue focused on "The Rise of Mammals: Mothers of Us All," examining the evolution and diversification of mammals. It included a photo essay by the late Galen Rowell, an artic