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The Legislative Branch

The Capitol's iconic dome was added in the 1850s. It stands nearly 300 feet tall, and weighs nearly 9 million pounds.Read current and historical biographies of every U.S. congressional member. Find…

Books & Plays

Johannes Gutenberg's printing press revolutionized the production of books in the West. Entering the modern age, books supplanted many oral traditions as they became cheap to produce. Better access…

Celebrating Samhain: Meaning & Traditions

Top of Page Samhain, pronounced “sah-win”, is also known as the Witches’ New Year. It is a significant festival at summer’s end, celebrated by people around the world. The origins of Halloween, a…

Native American Tribes in Texas

Source: iStockIndigenous peoples exist throughout the world, from South America to Asia, Europe to Australia. And North America is no different— with 574 recognized tribes in the continental United…

San Francisco Landmarks

by Liz Olson photos by Carol M. Highsmith A city rich in culture and diversity, San Francisco sits on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Millions have entered San…

The World's 20 Largest Cities by Population

The biggest cities to ever exist For the first time in human history, a majority of people live in urban environments. The world's largest cities today fall under a class that researchers call "…

Alabama

Alabama State Facts Organized as territory: March 3, 1817Entered Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22nd State)Present constitution adopted: 1901 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ala./ALNickname:…