The prairie grass of North Dakota can look like it's waving hello, but even the geese just fly right over. North Dakota is not only one of the least-visited states, it's also one of the last on a ...

Magnetic north has never sat still. In the last hundred years or so, the direction in which our compasses steadfastly point has lumbered ever northward, driven by Earth's churning liquid outer core ...

Frederick Cook and Robert Peary both claimed they discovered the North Pole. AGIP / Rue des Archives / The Granger Collection, New York On September 7, 1909, readers of the New York Times awakened to ...

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Do you have a question about history? Send us your question at history@time . com and you might find your answer in a future edition of Now You Know. The Dakota Territory was formed in 1861—including ...

Why are almost all modern maps the same way up? Caroline Williams explores the intriguing history that led to this orientation – and discovers why it shapes how we see the world in more ways than we ...

North Carolina has an incredibly diverse geography. That’s why the climate is as varied as the stunning landscapes. It’s a desirable destination for anyone looking for a mix of year-round weather. The ...

A shift by Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toward open hostility against South Korea is alarming but does not indicate he is about to start a full-scale war, officials say. By Edward Wong and ...