Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Across the nation, 50 cities represent their states as the seats of government. State capitals may not be the biggest cities, but ...

You know the states, but how does your memory hold up when it comes to the capitals?

The most famous state capitals in America tend to receive a lot of praise, and deservedly so. Large cities like Austin, Atlanta, Nashville, and Denver have long been known not only as the seats of ...

Capitals: a new light on American cities and territorial processes -- Capitals as places of memory -- Geographical patterns in the migration of capitals -- In search of explanatory models -- Capital ...

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights books at least partly set in ...

Across the nation, 50 cities represent their states as the seats of government. State capitals may not be the biggest cities, but they are still home to millions of residents and represent more than ...