Alaska's Iliamna Volcano last erupted in 1867 and was caught shaking from frequent small earthquakes, which were unlikely to ...

In 1867, the United States bought Alaska from the Russian Empire, significantly expanding its territory. Fast forward to January 2024: Amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and U.S. support ...

The 150th anniversary of the U.S. takeover of Alaska may or may not be a time of celebration, but it should be a time for reconciliation.

On this day in 1867, the United States took possession of Alaska from Russia after purchasing the territory for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre.

President-elect Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland mirrors the U.S. acquisition of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million. While the Alaska deal faced criticism, it proved successful after the ...

THE CESSION OF ALASKA,; ... Dec. 12, 1867. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from December 12, 1867, Page 2 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.

Our Possessions in the Northwest-The Resources of Alaska. ... Oct. 17, 1867. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from October 17, 1867, Page 4 Buy Reprints.

KENAI — Organizers on the Kenai Peninsula are putting together a conference marking the 150th anniversary of America’s purchase of Alaska from Russia.With ...

When Bering finally located Alaska in 1741, Alaska was home to about 100,000 people, including Inuit, Athabascan, Yupik, Unangan and Tlingit. There were 17,000 alone on the Aleutian Islands.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Talk of a takeover of Greenland may seem fanciful. But it wouldn’t be the first ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Talk of a takeover of Greenland may seem fanciful. But it wouldn’t be the first ...