Why Does New York's Subway have Ghost Stations? (History of NYC public transport)
Serving millions of New Yorkers every day, there is little question as to the incredible impact the New York City subway system has had on the city's reputation as a massive hub of transportation. But...
23 Joulu 202126min
Chicago's Christmas Tree Shipwreck incident (Chicago's Weirdest Story)
As one of the most bizarre shipwrecks of all time, the Christmas Tree shipwreck has perplexed many in the decades since it occurred. But this story is not as far back as one might assume— and did you ...
19 Joulu 202120min
New Yorks Underwater Tunnel - The History of the Holland Tunnel
Tunnel. One of the longest underwater vehicular tunnels in the world, it was designed as the masterpiece of Clifford M. Holland's career and was decades in the making, Even today, it serves New York a...
16 Joulu 202120min
How The Erie Canal Transformed America
Europe called it impossible. President Thomas Jefferson claimed it was "nothing short of madness." However, the state of New York proceeded anyway and carved the largest canal the world had ever seen....
9 Joulu 202123min
Why a Woman was the first to go over the Niagara Falls in a barrel
Niagara Falls is by far one of the most incredible wonders in the world— attracting millions to bask in its glory each year. It is a source of beauty just as it is a source of power for thousands of p...
2 Joulu 202127min
Why the Brooklyn Bridge used Elephants to Prove its Safety
As one of America's most well-known tourist destinations, there is little question of the sizeable impact it has had not only on New York but the country as a whole. But few know just how far back its...
25 Marras 202125min
Why did St.Louis build the Gateway arch?
Among the United States' iconic landmarks is one that not many would find too significant: a giant arch on the Mississippi River called the Gateway to the West. Many fail to realize that it's loaded w...
18 Marras 202121min
Chicago's FORGOTTEN "L" Lines - The History of Chicago Elevated Trains
Dating back over 150 years, the "L" train lines have always been a fascination of Chicago, putting many lines into service throughout the 20th century. But as time marched on, more and more tracks wer...
11 Marras 202126min
