IT’S HISTORY

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 attractions. But what caused its final fall, and what was it like in its glory days? This is the story of the rise and fall of Atlantic City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this system was hundreds of years in the making and it evolved from horse trams and steam trains before moving below the ground - today on It's History, we'll be taking a look at how New York City's...

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 know that this strange case was finally solved just 50 years ago? On this Christmas Episode of It's History, we'll be exploring the elusive Christmas Tree shipwreck of the Rouse Simmons. Learn more ab...

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 and New Jersey—though as thousands pass through this tunnel every day, it is easy to overlook just how incredible the ingenious engineering behind the tunnel's ventilation system truly is. Today, we'll...

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. Though the state faced many challenges, including training an engineering team, carving the land, designing the climbs, and even securing permission for construction. Today, we will explore the histo...

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 people who live nearby, but did you know that these Falls are steeped in just as much tragedy as they are triumph? Today, we'll find out about the daredevils of Niagara Falls— starting with the first p...

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 roots run. By far, it was one of the most ambitious projects of its time—and yet there is much more to this giant of architecture beyond its incredible length and massive towers. In today's episode o...

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 with historical significance and carries a great deal of struggle in the story of its creation. Today we'll delve into the history of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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 were abandoned and torn down. Today, we'll explore some of these lines and look into why they were destroyed. This is the history of Chicago's "L" Train Lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

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

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! Krasiczyn Castle (Polish: Zamek w Krasiczynie) is a Renaissance castle à la fortezza in Krasiczyn, southeastern Poland. It stands on a lowland at the right bank of the San River, along the Przemyśl-Sano...

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 known as water cribs, the lifting of the entire city, and the reversal of the Chicago River. Although these feet of engineering are impressive, probably nothing will compete with the monumental deep t...

Complete History of the Empire State building. As the victor of the 1930s' race to the sky, the Empire State Building has long been hailed as one of America's biggest landmarks and tourist destinations, second only to the Statue of Liberty. With its incredible feats of construction, it is nothing short of a marvel of architecture that holds fast as a beacon of light and hope to all of America even...

Complete history of The Statue of Liberty - The Statue of Liberty has long stood as a beacon of light and hope for all of America. Built in France by renowned sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholde, the story of Lady Liberty's construction is an incredible tale of unity well before it even touched American soil. Even today, millions of visitors are attracted to its pedestal and take the steep climb f...

The Morris Canal and the later Delaware and Raritan Canal both contributed greatly to New Jersey's economic advancements and the development of many smaller settlements. As two key pieces in the transportation industry, they served to connect the two states together and each boasted several unique qualities not found in any other canals of their time. However, after being closed down in the early...

Around the beginning of the 1910s, when Detroit was starting to grow into a major city, construction of a new railway station was nearing completion. Constructed in the Beaux Arts style, Michigan Central Station was designed by the several of the same architects that had designed New York City's Grand Central Station. A core in the northeastern US's mobilization in WWII, and once the tallest railw...

Today we discover the story of America's most unusual Ghost town Cerro Gordo California. Made famous by the towns unusual owner Brent Underwood of Ghost town living - its legacy is enjoyed by fans from around the world. @GhostTownLiving also happens to be my favourite Youtube channel. According to https://cerrogordomines.com Cerro Gordo is located on the western slope of the Inyo Mountains about s...

Detroit is effectively the dictionary's definition of Urban Decay and poverty. Yet images of the fading city somehow evoke emotions of nostalgia and curiosity. This is the magic of great cities beyond their prime, and the expression of times passage - as offered by neglect. Inside that faded skyline is Book Tower, an abandoned skyscraper that was intended to be Detroit's greats landmark - only to...

Christopher Payne said it best in his book about New York Cities Sub-stations and fake buildings: "All over New York City, hidden behind unassuming historic facades, sits the gigantic machinery of the power stations that once moved the subways. For over a century, the 125,000-pound converters and related equipment of the substations remained largely unchanged, but in 1999 the last manually operate...

Today we explore the rise and fall of New York Cities famous Pennsylvania Station. This station was once one of the most beautiful structures in America, but now - little remains beyond photographs. Pennsylvania Station was a historic railroad station in New York City, named for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), its builder and original tenant. The station occupied an 8-acre (3.2 ha) plot bounded b...

Today we explore the famous Singer Tower, a New York City skyscraper that once defined an era, and has now been completely forgotten. Upon its completion it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing Philadelphia's city hall which was the previous record holder. The Singer building was one of the worlds most beautiful examples of urban architecture - now it is an example of poor historic pr...

Todays guest is Florian Wittig, known best for his work as creative producer of @TheGreatWar and Real Time History. The Great War is a history YouTube channel and web series which covered the events of World War I week-by-week from July 2014 to November 2018,[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][excessive citations] now focusing on the events that followed it in longer episodes. The series debuted on July 28,...

Deep below the streets of Philadelphia is a labyrinth of hidden tunnels and corridors developed over nearly a century ago. What few people realise, is that some sections of tunnel have been abandoned through out their entire history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More information about the Stępina train bunker provided by https://visitkrosno.pl/en/miejsca/stepina-0 One of the most important military attractions in Poland and the biggest above-ground railway bunker in the world. Everybody knows it was visited by Hitler in 1941, but it is rarely mentioned that it was thanks to the airport in Krosno. When they were preparing for war, Germans already knew the...

Welcome to one of Europe's few existing train bunkers in Stępina Poland. This bunker was build by order of the German military, using forced labor during the second world war. This is also the famous site of Hitler's meeting with Mussolini. Both leaders arrived by train. Hitler's train (German: Führersonderzug) stayed in the bunker at Strzyżów while Mussolini's engine and carriages were at Stępina...