US Geography Quiz: The United States of America, a nation spanning a continent, boasts a geography as diverse and captivating as its people. From the sun-drenched beaches of California to the frosty ...

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’ ...