True Blood - Untapped New York

10 Secrets of the Panorama of the City of New York in Queens

Learn about the largest architectural model in the world!

Nicole Saraniero Mar 19, 2025

Surprising Alternate Uses of NYC’s Ellis Island

Ellis Island is synonymous with immigration, but this island has served many purposes, from an FBI field office to a detention center!

Nicole Saraniero Mar 18, 2025

Insiders Events

The Sons of Molly Maguire Book Talk

Join author and longtime New York Times editor Mark Bulik and Untapped New York Irish history tour guide Ashley Cathaláin for a thrilling virtual discussion!

Untapped New York Mar 17, 2025

Architecture

“Vamp Camp” on True Blood Takes Design Cues from 18th-Century Prison Theory

Bentham’s Panopticon. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Those that (still) watch True Blood, HBO’s vampire drama will be familiar

Michelle Young Jul 18, 2013