EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Alaska Purchase
from Herodotus Talk · host Nathan Thomas
In 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia for just $7.2 million. But why did Russia sell such a massive territory, why did America want it, and how did Alaska end up being sold for so little? In this episode of The Herodotus Talk, we explore the story behind one of the most famous land deals in history.
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