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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 202126min
The Secret Tunnels Beneath New York
Today we discover several of the secret and forgotten tunnels beneath New York City, their history, and what remains today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Nov 202119min
Why does this Church have the ZODIAC? (Castle tour in 360°)
Happy Halloween, everyone! Today, we planned to release our tour of an abandoned prison, but that video has to wait due to technical problems. In its place, we hope you will enjoy this castle tour! ...
31 Okt 202116min
Chicago's Forgotten Lake Tunnels, Cribs, and Waterworks
The History of Chicago's waterworks is jam-packed with some of the most remarkable examples of human innovation, from the miles of tunnels built directly under lake Michigan to the artificial islands ...
28 Okt 202123min
