From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor was bolstered by the importation of African captives. At first, like their poor English counterparts, the Africans ...

Around 1750, the British mainland American colonies had a population of approximately 1.5 million. In addition to settlers from Great Britain, a steady stream of German immigrants began to arrive ...

There would not be an American Revolution that united all of the 13 colonies that became the United States. The Dutch and Swedish governments would have ruled the most significant cities that were ...

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detailed infrared map ever of our galaxy. Here we see, from left to right and top to bottom: NGC 3576, NGC 6357, Messier 17, NGC 6188, Messier 22 and NGC 3603. “We have changed the view of our ...

As one of the original 13 Colonies and the birthplace of eight ... Go crabbing at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, or fill a bucket with seashells while strolling along Virginia's ...

It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College​. This map shows ...

The Electoral College is used to choose the winner of the presidential election, but the number of votes in the College that each state receives changes every year. The Electoral ...

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 ...

With six teams having a bye week we have 10 games during the 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. windows this week, so there will be plenty of action to fill our ... The CBS Week 13 NFL Coverage Map has arguably ...

Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed star in Catherine Hardwicke's searing portrayal of teens gone bad. Wood plays Tracy, an impressionable student who befriends Evie (Reed), the coolest---and most ...