This week's Ken Bridges Texas History column is part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the disastrous Red River Expedition.

Alfred Downing created accurate sketches of the banks and riverbed of the Columbia River. In 1880, he created a reasonably accurate outline sketch of the Waterville Plateau. He ...

The U.S. initially acquired the rights to build and operate the Panama Canal in 1903 through the Hay–Bunau–Varilla Treaty ...

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 sparked a new wave of exploration in the United States as a number of expeditions were ...

On Nov. 5, voters across the U.S. cast final ballots that will set the direction of the country, state and local municipalities for years to come. Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris ...

exploring territory not yet traveled by any of the state’s collared wolves. A female traveled in watersheds in Chaffee, Park and Fremont counties in January, according to a monthly tracking map ...

An upcoming event at the Snake River Fur Post is described by the historical site’s director Patrick Schifferdecker as one where visitors can “choose their own adventure.” The Fur Post invites the ...

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump’s pledge in his inauguration speech on Monday (Jan 20) to enlarge American territory, specifically on retaking the Panama Canal, has deepened concerns that he ...

Jefferson College, established in 1802, was the first institute of higher learning built in the Mississippi Territory. In 1817, the college served as the backdrop for the creation of the state's ...

Another road game against a top 10 opponent resulted in another double-digit loss for Mississippi State basketball. The No. 14 Bulldogs (15-4, 3-3 SEC) were dispatched 68-56 at No. 7 Tennessee ...

It came back three days later and put a licking on Mississippi State on Tuesday at Food City Center. No. 7 Tennessee (17-2, 4-2 SEC) snapped back to form defensively, whipping the No. 14 Bulldogs ...