New York's Most Disturbing Island | The History of Rikers Jail
Delve into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex in New York City. This video explores the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, its growth from a small facility to an overcrowded com...
4 Apr 19min
Why There’s an Abandoned Mansion Beneath the Bay Bridge
Every day, thousands of drivers cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge without realizing they are passing over the abandoned Nimitz House on Yerba Buena Island. This residence was once home to Adm...
3 Apr 18min
Why Pacifica California is Falling into the Sea
Perched along the cliffs just south of San Francisco, Pacifica, California, was built on a dream of ocean views and quiet living. However, this dream conceals a dangerous reality. Developers initially...
2 Apr 13min
Why NYC Built Skyscraper-Sized Sewer Tanks
Beneath New York City lies a 7,500-mile labyrinth that processes billions of gallons of waste daily. This underground network, built over two centuries, includes forgotten tunnels, Civil War-era infra...
1 Apr 14min
Why Route 66’s Bridges Are Collapsing
Across the American heartland, historic bridges line the old alignment of U.S. Route 66, many abandoned for decades and at risk of collapse. This episode explores how this iconic highway became a grav...
31 Mar 13min
Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace
Cabrini-Green, once a nationwide symbol of crime and urban decay, has seen gradual demolition over the past two decades. Originally home to 15,000 residents, the complex has transitioned into new reta...
29 Mar 19min
Why Coal Breakers were Horrific Places to Work (Coal Breakers Explained)
Coal breakers were essential machines in coal mines, responsible for breaking large chunks of coal into smaller pieces. They were the heart of the operation, despite being loud and dirty, requiring si...
28 Mar 9min
Why Hundreds of New York Ships were Abandoned on Staten Island
The Staten Island Boat Graveyard, located at 2453 Arthur Kill Road in Rossville, has roots dating back to the 1930s and has been known as the Witte Marine Scrap Yard and Arthur Kill Boat Yard. Now ref...
27 Mar 18min
