Explore the seven years of NYC history when the city was occupied, brutalized, and eventually, liberated.
Conspicuous wealth isn’t limited to life on earth, it seems. There are many amazing examples of architectural masterpieces built
Image from Library of Congress After noticing how many “fake” mews there are around New York, we decided to look
Here at Untapped Cities, we’ve written about many unique architectural conversions in New York City, from churches to psychiatric
The Bombing of Wall Street in 1920. Image from Library of Congress While you probably maintain a black and white
New Yorkers take food seriously right down to the pickle on their plates. After all, the pickle has history in
You know about food trucks, but New York City is full of other types of unique mobile truck businesses. And
Washington Mews, now a part of NYU The West Village’s curving and twisting streets lend itself well to many
Before 1842, fresh water was a luxury that only the New York City elite could afford. Epidemics like cholera spread
One time we wrote about all the manholes inside Westminster Abbey, London (amazingly, there are over 50). New York City
The Freemasons have long been a mysterious force in both American and European history. The group in New York City
The underground of any city is fascinating. It reveals layers of history, things thought discarded or tucked away. It contains
We’d like to invite you to look up at the eerie creatures that live year round on the buildings
Subscribe to our free newsletter
