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Alexander Hamilton's NYC Tour
You know the musical. Now see what it left out. Walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on a tour of Lower Manhattan.
Secrets of NYC
Discover the hidden side of famous buildings and places, or delve into off-limits spots, and gain a deeper perspective of the city's rich urban fabric. (That's the Untapped New York team with friends inside the M42 basement... deep below Grand Central 🤫)
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Are Millions in Gold from a British Shipwreck Still in the East River?
The murky waters of Hell Gate, between Queens and Manhattan, hide a mystery that has puzzled historians and treasure hunters
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The Controversial History of Alternate Side Parking in NYC
The history of Alternate Side Parking (ASP) is complex and continues to be a sore subject for most New Yorkers.
Abandoned
30 Abandoned Places in New York City
Discover Untapped New York’s favorite abandoned places in New York City’s five boroughs!
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10 Secrets of Central Park in NYC
Even though Central Park is one of New York City’s most famous attractions, its 800+ acres of sprawling meadows,
Secrets of NYC
Remnants of NYC’s First Automat in Times Square
Construction recently revealed pieces of the original Horn & Hardart, NYC's first automat, in Times Square!
Architecture
Top Secrets of Gracie Mansion, the Home of NYC’s Mayor
From secret underground tunnels to historical design quirks, there are so many secrets of Gracie Mansion, the residence of NYC’s Mayor.
Arts & Culture
Top Secrets of Sugar Hill, Manhattan
Sugar Hill raised historical figures including Babe Ruth and Duke Ellington, with some of the best-preserved architecture in Manhattan.
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Why Are There Human Skulls Inside The Players Clubhouse in NYC?!
The Gramercy Park clubhouse of The Players, a members-only social club for people in show business and arts patrons,
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The NYC Fortune Teller Who Advised Cornelius Vanderbilt
Discover the little known story of Cornelius Vanderbilt's Fortune Teller, the influence she had on his life... and the scandalous legal battle that ensued!
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10 Secrets of the Center for Brooklyn History
In October 2020, the two venerable institutions of the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) merged to
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A Long-Forgotten Border Line Between Brooklyn and Flatbush
Brooklyn (originally Breuekelen, in Dutch) was first settled in 1636 and incorporated as a city in 1843. Not long after
Secrets of NYC
Consuelo Vanderbilt, The First Dollar Princess of The Gilded Age
Barely eighteen, Consuelo was forced into a loveless marriage to help save her mother’s reputation. Consuelo Vanderbilt being called
