Many of us have wondered what a landscape we see in a modern photograph might have looked like centuries ago. This question ...

Onthe occasion of the 200th Anniversary Ørsted's discovery of the magnetic effects of electric currents, this article summarizes the main stages of the development of electromagnetism before Maxwell, ...

Valley Forge National Historical Park might be the most underappreciated 3,500 acres in Pennsylvania – a place where you can literally walk through the pages of American history while also getting ...

Cycling enthusiasts particularly love the paved Joseph Plumb Martin Trail, which provides a smooth ride with frequent stops ...

The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat potatoes ... historian of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation, even when history has receipts. Archives of royal ...

Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat ...

Automatic road extraction from historical maps is an important task to understand past transportation conditions and conduct spatiotemporal analysis revealing information about historical events and ...

Texas Takes Shape uses the GLO’s extensive map collection to offer a comprehensive analysis of historical mapping in Texas from the early 16th century to today. It is now on sale.

New York State has released a newly redesigned map of its parks and historic sites, offering clearer navigation and highlighting affordable recreation options for residents and visitors. Announced ...