Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...

He has an unusual fascination with two obscure 19th-century presidents — James K ... on imports and acquiring territory around the world. Polk’s portrait now hangs in the Oval Office alongside ...

PARIS: As the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century: In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the ...

It’s believed that the tomato wasn’t grown in Britain until around the 1590s. In the early 16th century, Spanish conquistadors returning from expeditions in Mexico and other parts of ...

In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade ... forced to give up the region of Hong Kong, open five ports to world trade, and limit its customs tariffs to five percent.

As the world reels from US President Donald Trump's tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century: In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade, ...

A federal District Court two years ago temporarily blocked the abortion ban that originated in the 19th Century, but the state has appealed the decision to the 5th Circuit in an ongoing lawsuit ...

Paris – As the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century: – 19th century Opium Wars – In the mid ...

which provides people the chance to see county maps from as early as the 19th century, according to the Library of Virginia. In a social post from the Library of Virginia on Sunday, April 6 ...