It’s easy to forget that place names are all just words at the end of the day, and so—just like words in a dictionary—they all have histories, etymologies, and origin stories of their own. The history ...

An analysis of nationwide phone book listings has revealed the most common last name in each US state, offering a new look at regional differences in family history. Last names often carry the ...

The swing-state "map" transforms with each election cycle, evolving in response to candidates and their policies. These changes can range from dramatic shifts to subtle adjustments, emphasizing ...

California is often divided into different regions, but what those areas are and where the lines are drawn is up for constant ...

How well do you know the United States? These 20 maps offer an overview of the economy, demographics, geography and history of the country of 335 million people as voters prepare to head to the ...

While the boundaries between lakes, ponds and other water bodies often blur, lakes remain a cornerstone of ecological systems and recreational life across the United States. Among the most famous ...

Despite its popularity, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was also ranked as the "most annoying" Christmas ...

More than 30 geographic formations and locales in California no longer will include the word "squaw" due to its offensive ...

‘Swing states’, also known by the far cooler name of ‘battleground states’, are those of the 50 United States where both major political parties have a genuine chance of winning over the ...

By Frances Herrod, Reporter TVLSE, Oklv.-An Interactive Allotment Map of 1910 Mvskoke Allotments by the Museum Broken Arrow ...