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

During a 2014 question-and-answer session, Putin, when asked if he had plans regarding the "annexation of Alaska," described the 1867 sale at $7.2 million as "inexpensive." ...

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 U.S. purchased the territory of Alaska from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million. Although the purchase soon proved to be an exceptional value, the deal was criticized at the time as ...

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.

An increase in seismicity—marked by frequent tremors—was observed recently at Alaska's Iliamna Volcano, which last erupted in ...

In 1867, President Andrew Johnson agreed to pay $7.2 million to Russia for Alaska. Newspapers were merciless in deriding the purchase.

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 March 30, 1867, for a mere $7.2 million — about two cents per acre — the U.S. bought land from Russia that would eventually make Alaska its 49th state, gaining a delicious fringe benefit in ...

A drawing showing the layout of the sapling fort in Alaska between 1803 and 1806. ... The Russians won the battle and occupied Alaska until 1867, when it sold its territory to the United States.