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Over the last 200 years, rooms in the White House have changed. For example, the Map Room on the ground floor was used as a laundry room in the 1800s. […]

In the years when the United States was young, news traveled very slowly. Today, news can reach us as soon as it happens. But 200 years ago, news traveled only […]

The White House is full of historic objects, such as paintings, sculptures, chairs, and desks. In addition, Presidents and First Ladies have planted more than 40 trees outside the White […]

You planned a day of sightseeing in Washington, D.C., but now you're lost. You wanted to visit the White House, but instead you're stranded on a strange street corner. Follow […]

The White House is the most-visited home in the United States, with more than one million visitors a year. But there are parts of the White House that only the […]

Last issue, our popular Puzzler sought the identity of one of the most historic castles in Britain, which became the eponymous title of a novel by one of the nation's [...]

READ A MAP This map shows the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. It also shows other important landmarks in the area. Study the map. Then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [...]

Many different styles of buildings have been constructed throughout the years. Some of these buildings have become famous. How well do you know these buildings? Can you name each one [...]

Each of these forts built on hills served as prized edifices for various governments, and at least two of them changed hands on more than one occasion. Can you guess [...]

Where are you? (20 points) 1. The Arecibo Observatory is home to the largest telescope of its kind in the world. On which island is it? Do you know the [...]