North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has opened a meeting to prepare for the upcoming ruling party congress, one of the ...

The prairie grass of North Dakota can look like it's waving hello, but even the geese just fly right over. North Dakota is not only one of the least-visited states, it's also one of the last on a ...

People in North Korea have told the BBC food is so scarce their neighbours have starved to death. Exclusive interviews gathered inside the world's most isolated state suggest the situation is the ...

Soldiers march in a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. KCNA/Reuters The country’s steady military and technological progress, ...

Magnetic north has never sat still. In the last hundred years or so, the direction in which our compasses steadfastly point has lumbered ever northward, driven by Earth's churning liquid outer core ...

It's often been reported that North Koreans are a few inches shorter than their counterparts south of the border. Is that true? North Korea's recent failure to launch a long-range rocket was ...

Native Americans inhabited this land before white settlers – the word Dakota is Sioux for “friend.” The land that comprises North Dakota today became U.S. territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase ...

Do you have a question about history? Send us your question at history@time . com and you might find your answer in a future edition of Now You Know. The Dakota Territory was formed in 1861—including ...

You’re probably familiar with Santa Claus, also known as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick or the Big Man in Red. Whatever name you know him by, Santa is said to fly from home to home ...

North Carolina has an incredibly diverse geography. That’s why the climate is as varied as the stunning landscapes. It’s a desirable destination for anyone looking for a mix of year-round weather. The ...

Adventure-filled mountain getaways, relaxing beach vacations and history-rich weekend trips – all this and more awaits you in the Tar Heel State. Between the state's stunning national parks and ...