Spain had ruled over the territory, which initially stretched to Pensacola, Florida, governing it as a province separate from the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Meanwhile, an influx of Americans began ...

On Oct. 29, 2024, Valencia, Spain, including the towns of Picaña and Paiporta, was hit by catastrophic flooding caused by a weather event known as gota fría, or "cold drop." The torrents have ...

Following his victory at Manila Bay, Commodore George Dewey became an overnight sensation in the United States. His picture appeared everywhere, and young people, like those seen here, honored and ...

Amsterdam's mayor has announced a raft of emergency measures in the Dutch city after "antisemitic" rioters attacked Israeli football supporters - adding she was "furious" about the violence.

A new exhibition that documents the impact of the Industrial Revolution features several 1800s artists, writers and thinkers as they began to capture the transformation of the environment.

How do you feel about automated vehicles? What effects do you think they will have on your generation? Read this article and post your comments and questions for Matt Richtel by Nov. 14. By The ...

The 1800s saw the Pound Sterling to US Dollar (GBPUSD) exchange rate by and large maintain a rate of around $5 to every £1 with the notable deviations from the rate seen to be aligned with ...

November 10, 2024 • The lessons of history about second-term presidents and second-term Republicans in particular are not just the stuff of textbooks. They can offer guidance and perhaps even ...