Why Pollepel Island is Totally Forbidden
It’s History17 Aug 2024

Why Pollepel Island is Totally Forbidden

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 site hides a history of decay, crime, and death. Join us as we uncover a dark past and ruins that still echo stories of power, tragedy, and mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace

Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace

Cabrini-Green, once a nationwide symbol of crime and urban decay, has seen gradual demolition over the past two decades. Originally home to 15,000 residents, the complex has transitioned into new reta...

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Why Coal Breakers were Horrific Places to Work (Coal Breakers Explained)

Why Coal Breakers were Horrific Places to Work (Coal Breakers Explained)

Coal breakers were essential machines in coal mines, responsible for breaking large chunks of coal into smaller pieces. They were the heart of the operation, despite being loud and dirty, requiring si...

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Why Hundreds of New York Ships were Abandoned on Staten Island

Why Hundreds of New York Ships were Abandoned on Staten Island

The Staten Island Boat Graveyard, located at 2453 Arthur Kill Road in Rossville, has roots dating back to the 1930s and has been known as the Witte Marine Scrap Yard and Arthur Kill Boat Yard. Now ref...

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Why America's Battleship Graveyard is Forgotten (Philadelphia's Abandoned Ships) - IT'S HISTORY

Why America's Battleship Graveyard is Forgotten (Philadelphia's Abandoned Ships) - IT'S HISTORY

Explore the battleship graveyard outside the Philadelphia International Airport, featuring storied vessels that once served in the United States Navy. This video highlights the fates of legendary ship...

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What’s 1,000 Feet Underground in a Medieval Salt Mine?

What’s 1,000 Feet Underground in a Medieval Salt Mine?

Buried nearly 1,000 feet beneath southern Poland lies the Bochnia Salt Mine, one of Europe's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history spanning nearly 1,000 years. This sprawli...

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Why Seattle’s Floating Highway Sank

Why Seattle’s Floating Highway Sank

On November 25, 1990, a section of the Lacey V. Murrow Floating Bridge in Seattle collapsed and sank into Lake Washington, an event witnessed live by thousands. The bridge, an essential transportation...

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Why Are Secret Towers in the Mississippi River?

Why Are Secret Towers in the Mississippi River?

In the middle of the Mississippi River near St. Louis stand two mysterious stone towers known as the Chain of Rocks intake towers. Built in 1894 and expanded in 1915, these structures were crucial for...

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Why Cheyenne Mountain is Totally Forbidden

Why Cheyenne Mountain is Totally Forbidden

Carved deep into the granite of Colorado’s Front Range lies the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, one of America’s most secretive Cold War creations. Built to survive nuclear war, this underground fortress h...

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