#493 The Mysterious Fox Sisters
The origins of the séance and the world of 19th-century spiritualism, as invented by three young women from New York. But was it all a hoax?
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The Bowery Boys: New York City History
New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have f...
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20 of 570 episodes#492 How Mamie Fish Partied Her Way to Gilded Age Power
Who was the woman with the unusual name Mamie Fish? And how did she sweep New York Gilded Age society off its feet?
The World Trade Center in the 1970s (Rewind)
The World Trade Center opened its distinctive towers during one of New York City’s most difficult decades, a beacon of modernity in a city b...
Little Italy: From Immigrant Enclave To Italian Theme Park (Rewind)
How much of the old Italian Quarter is left within Manhattan's Little Italy today?
What's Up With Downtown Brooklyn? (Rewind)
What's up with Downtown Brooklyn? Many things apparently, including most of the borough's tallest buildings.
The Story of SoHo: A Lofty History (Rewind)
The history of New York City's SoHo neighborhood and the story behind its distinctive architectural style.
The Gossip Game: The Man Who Blackmailed the Gilded Age
All the dirt that's (un)fit to print -- the tale of the Gilded Age scandal sheet Town Topics and its duplicitous publisher
#491 Adventures in Old New York
Three extraordinary stories from the glory days of New York City -- the first luxury hotel (Astor House), the Gilded Age's most scandalous d...
#490 The Murder of Bill the Butcher
The life and misdeeds of William Poole, aka Bill the Butcher, who slashed and punched his way through mid-19th century New York.
#489 Heated Rivalries from American History (Live at City Winery)
A few of the most memorable frenemies and catfights from American history -- including the story of New York City's longest lasting rivalry.
Tearing Down King George: Revolutionary Summer 1776 (Rewind)
George Washington reads the freshly inked Declaration of Independence, inspiring New Yorkers to tear down their least favorite monument.
#488 Party Like It's 1976!
Some of the ways New York City celebrated the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976 will return for the massive party for America 250.
#487 The Knicks and the Knickerbockers: The Story of a Name
How the Knicks got their name -- from little marbles to basketballs.
Marilyn Monroe at 100: Her Life in New York City (Rewind)
The world's biggest movie star -- on the streets of New York City (and over the subway grates) in the mid 1950s.
#486 The Many Intrigues of Eliza Jumel
Eliza Jumel was one of the richest women in New York City in the early 19th century. And after she passed, the subject of vicious rumors.
The Real Historical Figures from Broadway's 'Ragtime'
The actors who play Harry Houdini and Evelyn Nesbit in the new Broadway revival "Ragtime" find the real-life inspirations behind their roles...
#485 The Painter Who Brought The World To New York
The world according to Frederic Church, the master artist whose work was like the cinema of the mid-19th century
The Garment District: Where New York Fashion Is Made (Rewind)
The Garment District in Midtown Manhattan has been the center of American fashion for almost one hundred years. The lofts and office buildin...
#484 The Phrenology Craze
In our modern world, people are turning to all sorts of unusual beliefs and fringe disciplines just outside the bounds of medical science an...
#483 The Treasures of Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is one of America’s greatest and most enduring cultural landmarks, enchanting audiences and making history since its opening n...