Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With centuries of change, conflict and culture, Alabama's history runs deep. The land that we now call the Yellowhammer State was ...

Have you ever wondered which is actually the oldest city in the world? The answer takes us far back—to a time when people began to organize their lives permanently in one place. Long before modern ...

Mississippi has a long, complex history. The area now known as the Magnolia State spent time under French, British and Spanish rule before becoming a U.S. territory in 1798. Did you know the oldest ...

Florida is widely known for its beautiful beaches and immersive theme parks, but did you know the Sunshine State is also home to the oldest city in the country? St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by ...

With some 10,000 cities around the world to explore, there are plenty of opportunities to dig into the history of those locations when you visit. You might have wondered how a city rates in terms of ...

They’ve had plenty of time to practice. The oldest continuously occupied settlement in the United States has just been named the friendliest, or “most welcoming,” destination for travelers in the ...

What is the oldest city in the United States? Here's what to know about the Florida city.