It’s History

The Chrysler Building, designed by William Van Alen and completed in 1930, is an iconic Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, originally commissioned by Walter P. Chrysler as the headquarters for his ...

7 Sep 202414min

Once a vibrant amusement park, Six Flags New Orleans opened as Jazzland in 2000 but struggled financially. Acquired by Six Flags in 2002, it saw some improvements but was devastated by Hurricane Katri...

4 Sep 202417min

The Embarcadero Freeway, officially known as State Route 480, was a double-decked elevated highway in San Francisco constructed in the 1950s as part of a broader plan to develop an extensive freeway n...

31 Aug 202413min

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 Aug 202421min

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 Aug 202411min

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 Aug 202424min

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 Aug 202422min

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 Aug 202410min