Ghost stations of New York: what happened?
Serving millions of New Yorkers every day, the New York City subway system has significantly impacted the city’s reputation as a transportation hub. This video explores the history of NYC’s mass trans...
26 Juli 0s
The rise and fall of Underground Atlanta
The history of Atlanta's abandoned underground reveals a story of urban evolution and economic change. Originally built in the 1920s as a network of underground streets and storefronts, it served as t...
22 Juli 0s
New Yorks Underwater Tunnel - The History of the Holland Tunnel
Tunnel. One of the longest underwater vehicular tunnels in the world, designed by Clifford M. Holland, the Holland Tunnel serves New York and New Jersey. This video explores its engineering, particula...
21 Juli 0s
How route 66 shaped America's culture and roads
Explore the journey of U.S. Route 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway, established in 1926. This historic route, though largely decommissioned since 1985, remains a treasure trove of preserved m...
20 Juli 0s
The secrets of Chicago’s water cribs 🏙️
The History of Chicago's waterworks highlights significant human engineering feats, including the intricate tunnels under Lake Michigan, the creation of artificial islands known as water cribs, the el...
15 Juli 23min
Why did NYC abandon its trolley network?
Discover the story of New York's lost trolley network and uncover a great American crime in this episode of "Tales of Urban Decay" with host Ryan Socash. This video presents a weekly exploration of ...
12 Juli 13min
Behind the billboards: The real One Times Square
Discover the history of One Times Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. This iconic landmark is renowned for its annual New Year's Eve ball drop, dra...
8 Juli 17min
Why Gowanus Canal needs our attention now
The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York, has a complex history reflecting urban transformation in America. Originally a peaceful tidal inlet, it was dredged in the 19th century to serve as an industri...
7 Juli 20min
