Philadelphia's Abandoned Ghost Subway Lines: What Happened To Them?
The Philadelphia subway system has served millions over its lifespan, and continues to be a primary way of travel for countless Philadelphians to this very day. But did you know that the subway system...
30 Apr 202218min
The Dangerous History of Transatlantic Steamship Travel
If you wanted to take a trip from New York City to Liverpool, all you would need to do is pack your bags, pay for an airplane ticket and board the plane and in less than 24 hours you are on the other ...
28 Apr 202238min
When California's Greatest Treasure Became a National Disgrace: The Salton Sea
Once one of the nation's premier resorts, the Salton Sea welcomed millions of guests to its idyllic shores every single year. And yet today, it has been reduced to little more than a barren, toxic was...
23 Apr 202218min
Chicago's Last Great Railway Terminal: The Forgotten Chicago & North Western
The Chicago & North Western Railway terminal in Chicago, Illinois was one of the most magnificent and beautiful train stations in the country. It was built in 1888 and served as the C&NW's primary sta...
21 Apr 202219min
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
