Humans have been making maps for as long as they’ve been exploring the Earth. Some of their cartographic maps went on to ...

If the map of de la Cosa really was created later than 1500, perhaps the true earliest map of “America” is Martin Waldseemüller's world map. Created in 1507, it is the first map to depict the Western ...

Did you know America almost had states you’ve never even heard of? From forgotten territories to proposed states that failed by just a few votes, this video uncovers the fascinating stories of US ...

As Colorado marks its 149th birthday Friday — and the nation nears its 250th — Susan Schulten steps into the role of State Historian. A longtime professor at the University of Denver and author of “A ...

The U.S. population is spread out among 3.8 million square miles across 50 states, yet nearly one-third of Americans live in just three states: California, Texas and New York. New York City alone has ...