Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#386 On the Trail of the Old Croton Aqueduct
What 19th century American engineering landmark invites you through nature, past historic sites and into people's backyards? Where can you experience…
3 years, 11 months ago
Now Playing: History Daily Podcast
We wanted to present to you one of our favorite new podcasts of the year -- and one we think you'll love. It's called History Daily. And yes, it real…
3 years, 11 months ago
#385 Frederick Law Olmsted and the Plan for Central Park
Frederick Law Olmsted, America's preeminent landscape architect of the 19th century, designed dozens of parks, parkways and college campuses across t…
3 years, 11 months ago
#384 Nuyorican: The Great Puerto Rican Migration
This episode focuses on the special relationship between New York City and Puerto Rico, via the tales of pioneros, the first migrants to make the cit…
4 years ago
#383 The Temple on Fifth Avenue
Temple Emanu-El, home to New York's first Reform Jewish congregation and the largest synagogue in the city, sits on the spot of Mrs. Caroline Astor's…
4 years ago
#382 Architect of the Gilded Age
Richard Morris Hunt was one of the most important architects in American history. His talent and vision brought respect to his profession in the mid-…
4 years, 1 month ago
Introducing: Love Thy Neighbor
We’re bringing you something special this week. The trailer for a new podcast produced by Pineapple Street Studios called Love Thy Neighbor.
Hosted by…
4 years, 1 month ago
#381 The Wonderful Home of Louis Armstrong
New York City has an impressive collection of historic homes, but none as unique and or as joyful as the Louis Armstrong House and Museum, located in…
4 years, 1 month ago
#380 Dorothy Parker's Last Party
Dorothy Parker was not only the wittiest writer of the Jazz Age, she was also obsessively morbid.
Her talents rose at a very receptive moment for suc…
4 years, 2 months ago
#379 How Chelsea Became a Neighborhood
PODCAST What does the Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea mean to you? Religion and architecture? Art galleries and gay bars? Shopping and brunch after…
4 years, 2 months ago