Alaska vs. Hawaii Why is Seward’s Folly the “real America” and the Aloha State not? ... Slate is published by The Slate Group, a Graham Holdings Company. Follow Us.

It was on July 9, 1927, almost a hundred years ago, that Benny Benson ran the very first Alaska flag up a flagpole. He was ...

This group of a half-dozen were not on the trip to make measurements or otherwise perform science. They wanted to see, smell and slide across new country, about 200 miles that included two hot ...

SEWARD, Alaska (Reuters) - On a clear day in this gem of a town, Resurrection Bay sparkles, ... Alaska lands bill still debated after 20 years.

In today’s popular culture, William Seward is best known for his association with Abraham Lincoln. But his name is also forever linked to a decision back in 1867 that brought Alaska into the ...