Finding Shakespeare: 12 Shakespearian Locations in NYC
1. Shakespeare Garden, Central Park The Shakespeare Garden is a four acre landscaped garden in Central Park, located near 79th
12 Broadway and Off-Broadway Musicals Set or Filmed in NYC
Musicals are intimately connected with New York City. Though many Broadway shows are set in far off places or fantastic
Murder of a President: President James Garfield’s Connection to NYC
PBS recently broadcast Murder of a President, an episode of American Experience that focuses on James Garfield, the second American
A Forgotten Harlem Renaissance Mural Inside the Harlem YMCA
As Black History Month comes to a close in 2016, we decided to explore an overlooked artistic gem in Harlem.
Emery Roth’s Forgotten Art Deco Bronx Apartment Building
Architect Emery Roth designed some of the most famous apartment buildings in New York City. Roth’s Beresford, Eldorado, Normandy,
10 NYC Post Offices that Double as Art Galleries
New York City has more than its share of art. Works of art can be found throughout the city, in
Finding Columbus: A Guide to the Christopher Columbus Monuments Across NYC
Though opinions on Christopher Columbus have drastically changed in recent years (Seattle recently swapped Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
6 NYC Homes of the United Nations
Most New Yorkers are familiar with the United Nations headquarters located in Turtle Bay. Its International Style Secretariat and General
8 Historic Buildings and Structures You Can Legally Climb in NYC
New York City has a handful of observation decks, and a plethora of rooftop bars, but many New Yorkers are
The Top 10 Secrets of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the landmarks of Midtown Manhattan. Its Neo-Gothic aesthetic contrasts starkly with the Art
20 Original Examples of NYC Subway Art
Since the 1980s, the MTA has installed hundreds of site-specific works of art throughout the subway system. These pieces of
The NYC that Never Was: Riverside Park’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial
In honor of Memorial Day, today we’re looking back at the history of the white marble Soldiers’ and Sailors’