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Tale From the Big Apple

Tales From the Big Apple explores the defining moments that shaped New York City. Each week, we examine wonder, love, tragedy and what happens when a city is pushed to the brink. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. Mar 31

    The Murder of Stanford White: The First “Trial of the Century”

    A millionaire shoots a famous architect in front of hundreds and walks free. The first “Trial of the Century” begins. In this episode of Tales From the Big Apple, we uncover the story of The Stanford White Murder and explore how money, power and status can be leveraged to cover up horrible crimes. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/TJxsO⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the events that shaped New York City.

    19 min

  2. Mar 24

    The Blizzard That Buried New York Alive (1888)

    In March of 1888, a storm hit New York City so powerful that it brought the entire city to a standstill. In this episode of Tales From the Big Apple, we uncover the story of the Great Blizzard of 1888 and how it exposed just how fragile New York really was. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/TJxsO⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the events that shaped New York City.

    10 min

  3. Mar 17

    The New York Draft Riots of 1863: When the City Went to War With Itself

    In July 1863, New York City descended into one of the most violent uprisings in American history. What began as protests against the Civil War draft quickly spiraled into four days of chaos. Crowds stormed draft offices, attacked police, burned buildings, and seized control of entire neighborhoods. In this episode, we explore how tensions over the Civil War, economic inequality, and political divisions pushed America’s largest city to the brink of collapse. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/TJxsO⁠⁠ Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the events that shaped New York City.

    8 min

  4. Mar 10

    The General Slocum Disaster: The Deadliest Day in New York City History

    This is the story of the deadliest single day disaster in New York City history before the 21st century, and the forgotten community that was forever changed by it. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: ⁠https://shorturl.at/TJxsO⁠ Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the events that shaped New York City.

    10 min

  5. Mar 3

    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire – How 146 Lives Changed U.S. Labor Law

    In March 1911, 146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history. The tragedy wasn’t just a fire, it was a locked exit that changed labor law forever. Follow the story of Frances Perkins, the young social worker who witnessed the horror and dedicated her life to reforming workplace safety. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/TJxsO Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the events that shaped New York City.

    10 min

  6. Feb 26

    Son of Sam Explained: The Killings That Terrorized 1977 New York

    Between 1976 and 1977, a .44 caliber revolver turned ordinary nights into scenes of terror. David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam”, stalked young couples across New York, killing six people and wounding seven more. He taunted police with cryptic letters, claimed demonic possession, and became one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. In this episode, we break it down.Visuals -> https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthebiga

    18 min

  7. Feb 24

    The Night New York Went Dark

    In this episode of Tales From the Big Apple we break down the technical cascade that collapsed the power grid, the social pressure building beneath the surface, and how one lightning strike exposed the fragility of the world’s most powerful city.Follow for weekly deep dives into the stories that shaped this city.

    13 min
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Tales From the Big Apple explores the defining moments that shaped New York City. Each week, we examine wonder, love, tragedy and what happens when a city is pushed to the brink. New episodes weekly.

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