The Lost Canals of Los Angeles: How Venice Beach went Wrong
Discover the fascinating history of America's Venice Beach in this video. Join us as we explore the life of Abbot Kinney, learn about the snowstorm that led to its creation, and the coin flip that cha...
16 Mars 202316min
When Holland Island Disappeared | The Incredible Story of Maryland's Town Lost to the Sea
Discover the incredible story of Holland Island, the small town lost to the sea in the Chesapeake Bay. In this engaging video, you'll learn about the island's history, its people, and the devastating ...
11 Mars 202314min
Why Hundreds of Abandoned Ships were Destroyed in the Pacific
In this eye-opening video, we delve into the fascinating world of shipbreaking, the process of dismantling old ships and recycling their materials. Starting with the question of where huge ships go to...
9 Mars 202315min
What's Left of Baltimore's Forgotten Streetcar Network?
In the early 20th century, Baltimore had an extensive streetcar system that connected neighborhoods and communities throughout the city. However, by the mid-20th century, the streetcars had been phase...
4 Mars 202315min
The Rise and Fall of Capsule Tower: What Went Wrong?
Nakagin Capsule Tower was once a futuristic symbol of Japan's postwar economic boom. Completed in 1972, this unique building consisted of 140 modular capsules that were intended to be replaced every 2...
2 Mars 202311min
New York's Most Disturbing Island | The History of Rikers Jail
Welcome to our deep dive into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex located in New York City. In this video, we'll explore the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, and how it grew fr...
25 Feb 202319min
Why Chicago's Navy Pier was Almost Abandoned
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, attracting millions of visitors each year. But how did this impressive structure come to be? In this video, we'll take a look at the fascinating hi...
23 Feb 202321min
What's Left of New York's Lost Reservoir?
Built in the mid-19th century, the Croton Distributing Reservoir was an engineering marvel of its time, designed to provide New York City with a reliable source of clean drinking water. It was a massi...
18 Feb 202316min
