The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Tom Meyers, Greg Young
The Bowery Boys: New York City History

The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #447 Bob Dylan's Greenwich Village

    The story of Greenwich Village, one of America's great music capitals, and one of its greatest stars -- Bob Dylan.

    1h 20m

  2. 6 DEC

    #446 Mr. Morgan and His Magnificent Library

    The former library of J.P. Morgan -- one of the most powerful Americans to ever live -- is open to the public as the Morgan Library and Museum, continuing to highlight the world's greatest examples of the printed word

    1h 11m

  3. 29 NOV

    The Radio City Rockettes: New York's Dancing Queens (Rewind)

    The Rockettes are America’s best known dance troupe — and a staple of the holiday season — but you may not know the origin of this iconic New York City symbol. For one, they’re not even from the Big Apple!

    52 min

  4. 22 NOV

    #445 The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Century of Cheer

    The history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- from wild balloon chases in the sky to kitschy celebrity appearances

    1h 17m

  5. 8 NOV

    #444 New York's Classic Mom-and-Pop Shops (with New York Nico)

    What is New York without its diners, its small book shops, its curious antique stores and its historic delis? New York Nico shares his favorite local businesses.

    59 min

  6. 25 OCT

    Whatever Happened to Dorothy Arnold? (Rewind)

    The mysterious disappearance of a young woman becomes one of the most talked-about events in New York City history.

    46 min

  7. 11 OCT

    #443 Ghost Stories of the Five Boroughs

    Ghost stories from New York City's five boroughs -- from Staten Island's tombstone-toting ghost to the Hessian ghouls in a Flushing house of worship.

    1h 24m

  8. 27 SEPT

    #442 Urban Legends of New York City

    Are there alligators in the sewers? Tom and Greg go deep into their favorite New York urban legends. breaking down their origins and revealing the hidden truths that live beneath the legends.

    1h 14m
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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.

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