From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
The United States is in the midst of a place-renaming moment. From the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, to the return of Forts Bragg and Benning and the newly re-renamed Mount ...
How this Washington state border town got caught up in Trump’s trade war with Canada
Point Roberts shares a land border with Canada, not the mainland U.S. But the geographic oddities that made it special are ...
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The Humble Barbecue Restaurant That’s Worth The Drive From Anywhere In North Carolina
This architectural statement piece appeared after National Geographic declared Skylight Inn the “Barbecue Capital of the ...
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North Carolina Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Mouth-Watering Barbecue At This Iconic Restaurant
The air in Ayden, North Carolina carries a whisper of woodsmoke that stops you in your tracks – nature’s GPS telling you that ...
The rich tapestry of Yorkshire — A historical and cultural exploration
Yorkshire, the largest historic county in England, is an area steeped in a rich tapestry of history, culture and natural ...
More than 50 years ago, a mash-up of projects became Route 80. Now there's a sinkhole
Three sinkholes have appeared on the section of Route 80 that opened in 1960. Questions surround the contractor, but is there more to it?
When To Transplant Tomato Seedlings For a Successful Harvest
Discover the best time to plant tomato seedlings with our comprehensive guide. Learn about frost dates, indoor seed starting, ...
Northern Lights Forecast: 22 States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight Amid Strong Geomagnetic Storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a much stronger northern lights display than usual Saturday ...
Primary Geography content: Curriculum links
This page links BBC Teach geography content to the objectives of the National Curriculum for England at KS1 and KS2.
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Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the Ohio congressional delegation – President William McKinley was from Ohio – ...
Where is the geographic center of California? Exploring the history behind this unique point
Pull up the geographic center of California on Google Maps and you'll be led to a unique destination in the state.
Deadly argument in Village of Tangipahoa leaves two dead and one injured
What started as a small argument in Tangipahoa ended with two young men dead and a teenager hospitalized—leaving a community in shock.