The Vault is Slate’s history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. These pages from Anna Heermans’ ...
Most people understand the phrase “the law of the land” to mean the set of laws that apply in a given region or country. This seems to be the sense intended by the framers who used the phrase in 1787 ...
Which US State has the most lakes? Think about freshwater lakes – whether they're those peaceful, hidden spots or the massive inland seas. They truly define the look and feel of life across the United ...