ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On October 18, 1867, the United States formally acquired Alaska from Russia in a landmark $7.2 million deal that would reshape the future of North America. The purchase was ...

On August 15, 2025, the world watched as US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson. At first glance, Alaska might seem ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natasha Lindstaedt is a professor at the University of Essex OSAKA, JAPAN - JUNE 28: (——EDITORIAL USE ONLY MANDATORY CREDIT - ...

If you’re a first-time visitor to Alaska, there’s a good chance you’ll spend a day or two in Anchorage. Though not the capital, the city is the most populous in the state and serves as its main ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...