The Golden Gate was a Military Fort
Immersed in a vibrant history, the San Francisco Bay Area hosts one of America's most iconic landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. The culmination of San Francisco and the state of California as a whole'...
30 Dec 202124min
The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City (A Tale of Urban Decay)
Throughout its life, Atlantic City has seen multiple rises and falls— though there is no denying the influence it holds as one of America's former premier destinations for luxury and beachfront attrac...
25 Dec 202130min
Why Does New York's Subway have Ghost Stations? (History of NYC public transport)
Serving millions of New Yorkers every day, there is little question as to the incredible impact the New York City subway system has had on the city's reputation as a massive hub of transportation. But...
23 Dec 202126min
Chicago's Christmas Tree Shipwreck incident (Chicago's Weirdest Story)
As one of the most bizarre shipwrecks of all time, the Christmas Tree shipwreck has perplexed many in the decades since it occurred. But this story is not as far back as one might assume— and did you ...
19 Dec 202120min
New Yorks Underwater Tunnel - The History of the Holland Tunnel
Tunnel. One of the longest underwater vehicular tunnels in the world, it was designed as the masterpiece of Clifford M. Holland's career and was decades in the making, Even today, it serves New York a...
16 Dec 202120min
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
