It's no secret that when the Olympics come to your country, the whole world is watching. According to the BBC, a record 4.8 billion people will watch the games this summer, making the 2012 London Olympics the most-watched event in history. That's a whole lot of eyes on the United Kingdom. This summer also marks record [...]
Ah, the Fourth of July. A time for barbecues, beers, and (hopefully controlled) explosions. But don't let today's fanfare make you forget what we're celebrating: American independence! Here are five (not boring) facts I bet you didn't know about Manhattan's involvement in the Revolutionary War. Happy celebrating! 1. Manhattan fell to British forces in 1776 [...]
In New York City, there are a few ways you can go as far as celebrating Independence Day. Of course, there are the spectacular fireworks over the Hudson River (put on by Macy's for the second time this year), for which many people buy expensive tickets to beautiful boat cruises or clamor for space [...]
So check this out. Thanks to the Internet, we can all indulge our nerdy historian sides from time to time. At the end of April, the New York City Department of Records released an online archival gallery of over 870,000 photographs, some dating back as far as the 1880s. In the little wave of press [...]
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Have you ever wondered what it's like inside Washington Square Arch? Writer/ director/ producer Ian Gelfand got a rare tour inside. Check out the video! In a captivating episode of "I Wonder What's in There," the host ventures into the heart of New York City to uncover the mysteries hidden within the Washington Square Arch, [...]
