Two hundred years ago, a battle in the port city of Baltimore inspired the writing of America’s national anthem.
Published Sep 14, 2014
Taken March 14, 2011, this astronaut photograph shows the Japanese coast north, of the city of Sendai, in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Published Mar 15, 2011
Bright city lights along the coastline and interior delineate the eastern coast of the United States at night.
Published Apr 13, 2003
Situated along key travel routes between the West and East, this capital city has been settled for at least 6,000 years and has changed rulers and layouts many times.
Published Mar 18, 2013
The home of Saint Nicholas is not the North Pole, but a Mediterranean coastal town.
Published Dec 25, 2013
This “Gateway to Mecca” stands along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.
Published Nov 27, 2017
Acquired December 15, 2009, this true-color image shows Avignon, France, immediately east of the Rhône River. Walls surround the city’s historic center. Industrial-style buildings predominate in the southwest and southeast.
Published Jan 24, 2010
It was here the founders shaped the future of American government.
Published Jul 4, 2017
The deep channels through Hampton Roads have made the surrounding cities important hubs of shipping, trade, and defense.
Published Dec 24, 2019
