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Episodes

The Incredible History of Sunken Ships in San Francisco

In 1850, hundreds of migrant ships arrived in San Francisco harbor, fueled by gold rush. But many of these ships weren't needed after that and were simply sunk, making the city a maritime archaeologist's dream.

Aug 12, 20191 min

How a Giant Lazy River of Grass Became the Everglades

The Florida Everglades are home to a patchwork of ecosystems in a constant state of change--so much so, they look different from one year to the next. Here's how this magnificent floating landscape came to be.

Aug 12, 20191 min

San Antonio's Breathtaking River Walk

After Spanish conquistadors crossed the Rio Grande In the 1500s, they built a string of native missions in an area that would later become San Antonio.

Aug 05, 20192 min

America's First Successful Homestead

In 1862, Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law. For just eighteen dollars, the law entitled men over twenty-one to claim 160 acres of land, provided they farmed it successfully for five years.

Jul 29, 20192 min

How John Henry Became an American Folk Hero

The railroad tracks that crisscross West Virginia pass through the state's mountains - an engineering feat made possible by the steam-powered drill, or, according to legend, a man named John Henry.

Jul 29, 20193 min

Sedona's Mysterious Energy Field

New-Agers have been coming to Sedona for years because of its mysterious spiritual energy, but they weren't the first to believe in its religious power.

Jul 22, 20192 min

Where the Richest Sunbathe and Socialize

On this Rhode Island beach, the mansions and the sunshine are reserved for socialites and high society - from the Astors to the Wideners, these are the homes of America's oldest and richest families.

Jul 08, 20193 min

The Hare Krishna Palace of Gold

Set in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, New Vrindaban is home to the largest Hare Krishna community in America. It's also known as "America's Taj Mahal."

Jun 17, 20192 min

This is Why Hemingway Fell in Love with Sun Valley

Ernest Hemingway first visited Sun Valley in 1939 and moved to Idaho permanently in 1960. Hemingway was often spotted in town at the Sawtooth Club, when he wasn't writing, hunting, or fly-fishing.

Jun 10, 20194 min

Vice in Miami

The Port of Miami is as well known for its connection to the drug trade as Miami Beach is for its wild parties.

Jun 03, 20192 min

Traveling Route 66

Route 66 might be all-but obsolete now that interstate highways traverse the country, but during the 1920s and 30s, it was the "Mother Road," leading desperate Americans out to the promising west.

May 27, 20192 min

How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 resulted in the forced relocation of over 15,000 Cherokee people--a third of whom died during the journey to Oklahoma.

May 20, 20193 min

Why Should You Remember the Alamo?

Almost a month after 200 Texan rebels were defeated at the Battle of the Alamo, the rebel army got its revenge, earning Texas its independence.

May 13, 20192 min

A Big Helping of Beer and Chicken

What do a Garrison Keillor sketch, Bavarian beer-brewing immigrants and a place where chickens are right to be nervous have in common? Find out.

May 06, 20193 min

Turning Prairie into Promised Land

Farmers have turned Kansas' fertile land from prairie to crop fields, making the state America's breadbasket; it's now first in the production of sorghum, second in wheat, and seventh in corn.

Apr 29, 20193 min

The Battle for Indiana

Long before settlers set foot in Indiana, many Native American tribes lived there undisturbed. But trouble started brewing when Europeans and Americans arrived and fought for control of the land.

Apr 15, 20194 min
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