The Dangerous Situation in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, Illinois, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, has a rich and complex history. Founded in 1818, Cairo was envisioned as a thriving river port due to its strategic locat...
28 Elo 202421min
Why Nichols Hall Was Torched
Nichols Hall, one of the most iconic buildings at Kansas State University (K-State), has played a crucial role since its construction in the 20th century. Did you know that a devastating fire in 1968 ...
24 Elo 202411min
Why The USS Monitor was Lost Forever
Dive into the history of the USS Monitor, the ironclad warship that revolutionized naval warfare during the American Civil War. Designed by John Ericsson and launched in 1862, this vessel changed the ...
21 Elo 202424min
Why Pollepel Island is Totally Forbidden
In this video, we explore the mysteries and tragedies of Bannerman Castle, a crumbling fortress on an island in the Hudson River, New York. Built by Frank Bannerman as an arms storage facility, this s...
17 Elo 202422min
San Francisco's Lost Belt Railroad
Today, we will explore the history of the Belt Railway, an abandoned rail line that was once crucial to American industry. From its construction and peak to its eventual decline, we uncover how this r...
14 Elo 202410min
The Downfall of the Carbide & Carbon Building: Why Was It Forgotten?
This episode reveals the intriguing history behind Chicago's iconic Carbide & Carbon Building. Since its construction in 1929, this impressive Art Deco skyscraper has witnessed secrets and transformat...
10 Elo 202415min
The Rise and Fall of Saint Elmo Colorado | ABANDONED
Saint Elmo, Colorado, once a thriving mining town nestled in the Rocky Mountains, experienced a meteoric rise and a swift fall that left it an evocative relic of the past. Established in 1880 during t...
7 Elo 202418min
Why This Town Became Totally Surrounded by Heavy Industry
Marktown, located in East Chicago, Indiana, is a historic planned community designed by architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1917. It was originally conceived as a model industrial community for the Mar...
3 Elo 20247min
