History

The American Venus

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Three of New York's most famous statues were inspired by one American woman.

The Story of Boss Tweed

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The head of Tammany Hall misused his power and political influence.

Brooklyn Bridge Jumper

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One man takes a legendary leap off of the famed Brooklyn Bridge.

Please Move Your Dead

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Many bodies remain buried in Cheesman Park -- once the site of a cemetery.

Lottery Fraud

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How did employees at a TV station manage to fix the lottery?

Abraham Lincoln Historical Destinations

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King of the Devil Blues

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Did an aspiring blues musician sell his soul to the devil?

A Presidential Train Trip

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In 1923, President Harding boards a train and tours the US.

Haunted History: A Shuttered Pennsylvania Nursing Home Is Home to Dozens of Trapped Souls

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The dark, storied history of Pennsylvania’s Hill View Manor will shake you. In fact, at least one of the spirits will introduce himself — if given the chance.

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Mammoth Cave in a Day

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An early explorer called the world's longest known cave system a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place," and that's just the sort of place where Corinne and Rob want to spend their day.

The Hunt for Sunken Treasure

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Join treasure hunters as they search for a wrecked ship filled with treasured gold.

Preserving the Eastland

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Learn how a pleasure trip across Lake Michigan turned tragic in 1915.

First Refrigerated Rail Car

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One man invents a revolutionary way to transport food.

Grand Central's Mural

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Is there a secret message from the Illuminati hidden in the famous mural?

America's Wild West

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The Great American West is a one-of-a-kind destination. Here are a few ways to get a handle on its expansive grandeur.

New York: TV and Movie Tour

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New York is a hotbed of cinematic and television activity: You could throw a stone and hit a dozen locations that have served as the setting for films and shows.

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Margery the Medium

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Harry Houdini is dispatched to investigate Margery the Medium's powers.

How Did Sue the T-Rex Die?

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Scientists explain how Sue became the most well-preserved T-Rex ever.