What remains of the Pony Express in 2022?
The Pony Express is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the American West in the 19th century. The Pony Express is also a reminder of how transportation networks and technology can still ha...
16 Apr 202219min
How the New Jersey Turnpike Changed America Forever
In the 1950s, New Jersey's population was bursting at the seams. The only way to accommodate the increasing number of people was to build more roads. And what better way than with a new multi-lane hig...
14 Apr 202223min
Why Los Angeles won't run out of water: The Aqueduct
Second only to the Panama Canal, the Los Angeles Aqueduct was once the most extensive creation of its kind in human history. An unbelievably expensive and lengthy project, its benefits and consequence...
9 Apr 202218min
What's on the rooftops of New York's most famous skyscrapers?
What's on the rooftops of New York City's most famous skyscrapers? From interesting architecture to a bird's-eye view of the city, explore the hidden secrets and stunning vistas of the Big Apple's roo...
7 Apr 202226min
The Secrets of Chicago's Sewer System (and river pollution)
Being as big a city as it is, Chicago needs a lot of systems to keep it running. Among the most important is the sewer system, which has disposed of Chicago's waste for over 150 years now. From the in...
2 Apr 202216min
The Lost Docks of "Fort" Brooklyn & The Downfall of Brooklyn Harbor
The Brooklyn docks are an integral part of the borough's history. But with the industrial past of New York City and the rise of container shipping, these piers have been abandoned and left to rot. Wha...
31 Mar 202217min
Why Gary Indiana will Become a Ghost Town (The Rise and Fall of Gary Indiana)
Once the Magic City of America's Rust Belt, Gary, Indiana is a city of a much different reputation today. From the greatest producer of American Steel and a key arm in the Arsenal of Democracy, it dev...
26 Mar 202220min
The Rise and Fall of Asbury Park New Jersey (a tale of urban decay)
The city was founded in 1871 and quickly became a posh destination for Philadelphia and New York society. Its layout echoed European cities, with large inland lakes, broad avenues leading to the sea, ...
24 Mar 202220min
