A map has been released showing the areas most likely to be targeted in the event of a nuclear attack on US soil, ...

For years the colonies had flourished in a state of “salutary neglect.” Britain had been content to leave the day-to-day ...

The Iroquois were staunch British allies. Their rivals, the Huron and the Algonquin, allied themselves with the French.

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Under the Electoral College system, states operate on a winner-takes-all basis, allowing a candidate to win all of the ...

In this article, you'll explore the various milestones that shaped the United States and gain a deeper understanding of the ...

These 20 maps offer an overview of the economy, demographics, geography and history of the country of 335 million people as ...

Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

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It took over a century for the US electoral map to geographically assume the form that we associate with it today. A look at ...

Silver drachma minted in Massalia (Marseilles, France) circa 350-220 BC. Credit: Jastrow/Wikimedia Commons The first ancient Greek colonies were established as early as the 8th century BC, while wide ...