Tag: United States
20 Iconic Places in America That Were Abandoned and Never Reopened
From hospitals to castles to skyscrapers and everything in between. Some of these abandoned buildings are just magnificent.
This Woman is Believed to be America's Last Slave
Aunt Sally Smith, also known as Redoshi, was kidnapped as a child from her hometown of Benin, Africa.
Company Promises Paradise Anywhere With Human-Made Lagoons
Crystal Lagoons is a tech company that promises coastal living anywhere in the country with human-made lagoons.
Peterborough Town Library: The First Public Library in the United States
Discover the Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire, founded in 1833 as the first public library in the U.S., funded by public taxes and free to all.
America’s Oldest Homes: A Journey Through Time
Step inside the past with the 5 oldest houses in the U.S.—centuries-old homes that still stand, telling stories from before America was even a country.
How a Texas Filmmaker Uncovered One of the Most Important Archaeological Sites in the Americas
Former journalist Olive Talley spent five years telling the story of the Gault Site, where artifacts discovered in Central Texas may rewrite the history of when humans first arrived in North America.
What is Racial Passing?
What motivates someone to disguise their race, gender, religion, etc.? Danielle explores the complicated history of passing in the United States.
Why Half of America is Empty – The 9 States No One Lives In
The U.S. may have over 334 million residents, but nearly half the country is practically empty! In this fast-paced tour, we're exploring the biggest, emptiest, and most beautifully remote states in America.
How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S.
While many U.S. malls face anchor store closures and empty parking lots, some are finding new life by becoming housing.
Canada and The United States's Bizarre Border
Canada share's the world's longest undefended border with the United States, stretching nearly 9,000 kilometres across land and water. Working with its many Canadian, American and global law enforcement partners, the RCMP plays an important role in securi...
Let's Fix The United States' Awful Borders
Throughout the years and human migration the states were politically divided up and as such their borders became a hot mess.
The United States of Hoodoo (2012)
Nick Cave and Shantrelle P. Lewis take part in a profile of African spirituality's influence on some of U.S. popular culture.
What Is The Official Language Of The United States?
The short answer: there isn't one. But there have been many attempts to change that. In this episode of Babbel Explains, we take you through American history and look at the ongoing battle between those who want to make English the official language of th...
The Most Haunted Place In Every State
From a sanitarium with an underground "body chute" where dead bodies were transported to a town hall that hosted executions during the infamous witch trials, America has no shortage of haunted places to visit.
The Most Famous Ghosts in the United States
The US is full of countless ghost stories and reports of paranormal encounters. From ghosts dating back to colonial days to ghosts from the Golden Age of Hollywood, stories can be found in all corners of the country. Here are some of the most well-known h...