Long before Ukraine was a modern nation, Viking warriors from Sweden laid the foundations of a medieval Slavic state—the Kievan Rus. Drawn east by silver from the Islamic Caliphate, these Norsemen ...

From the earliest times, the shores of the Baltic Sea were inhabited by Slavic tribes. But the old Balts, ancient cousins of the Slavs, only thrived in the northwestern area of the Baltic Sea. From ...

Google Maps users have had trouble merging old and new Timeline location history or data from separate accounts. A new tool will enable you to merge and convert all of your data into a unified dataset ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

How about a gorgeous volume of old maps that helped define and develop our state, that also includes cogent historical context for each image? Your wish is our command. Just out: “Texas Takes Shape: A ...

As Colorado marks its 149th birthday Friday — and the nation nears its 250th — Susan Schulten steps into the role of State Historian. A longtime professor at the University of Denver and author of “A ...

In just 10 minutes, discover how Belarus became an independent nation tracing its complex journey through medieval principalities, imperial rule, Soviet control, and post-USSR sovereignty. This video ...

Next to a flagpole near the entrance of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn lies a large stone with a plaque designating the site historic landmark status. This summer the spot starts a 100-plus mile ...

The Google Maps Timeline has long been a useful though slightly uncomfortable feature that maintains a complete record of everywhere your phone goes (and probably you with it). Google recently changed ...

Google Maps saves your past travel data to a personal Timeline. The Timeline has been undergoing some recent changes, as Google transitions to on-device storage. Within the past day, a growing number ...