IT'S HISTORY Courses

New York's Lost Domino Sugar Refinery

Explore the rise and fall of Brooklyn's iconic Domino Sugar Refinery, its impact on global trade, and its complex legacy in New York's industrial history. Uncover the challenges and transformations of the sugar industry.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise and Fall of Tombstone Arizona

Explore Tombstone's rise from mining town to Wild West icon, its famous gunfights, economic challenges, and enduring legacy as a symbol of frontier America.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What's on the Rooftops of Famous Texan Buildings?

Explore iconic Texan buildings' rooftops, from the Alamo to modern skyscrapers. Discover how these architectural features reflect Texas's rich history, culture, and future aspirations.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Dangerous History of Transatlantic Steamship Travel

Explore the evolution of transatlantic steamship travel, from pioneering vessels to iconic disasters. Discover technological advancements, maritime mysteries, and pivotal events that shaped ocean voyages and maritime history.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Happened to America's Telegraph Lines? How the Telegraph Transformed America - It's History

Explore the rise and fall of America's telegraph system, from Morse's invention to Western Union's monopoly, and its profound impact on communication and society.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City - A Tale of Urban Decay

Explore Atlantic City's fascinating journey from indigenous settlement to bustling resort town, through Prohibition, casino boom, and urban decay. Discover its iconic landmarks, bizarre attractions, and surprising secrets.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why a Woman Was the First to Go Over the Niagara Falls in a Barrel - It's History

Explore the history of Niagara Falls daredevils, focusing on Annie Edson Taylor, the first person to survive going over the falls in a barrel, and other notable stunts and crossings throughout the years.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Forgotten Rail Yard Under Chicago's Largest Historic Building - Merchandise Mart

Explore the fascinating history of Chicago's Merchandise Mart, from its construction and grand opening to its underground rail yard, radio broadcasts, and impact on the city's development.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Happened to Texan Embassies?

Explore Texas's journey from independent nation to U.S. state, focusing on its embassies in Washington D.C., Paris, and London, and the lasting impact of its sovereign past on Texan culture and identity.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Dangerous Situation in Cairo, Illinois

Explores Cairo, Illinois' decline from a promising river port to a symbol of urban decay, examining its historical significance and the factors behind its downfall.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why The USS Monitor was Lost Forever

Explore the revolutionary USS Monitor's impact on naval warfare, its historic battle against CSS Virginia, and the circumstances leading to its ultimate fate.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Pollepel Island is Totally Forbidden

Uncover the dark history of Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island: from arms storage to decay and tragedy. Explore the mysteries of this forbidden Hudson River fortress.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Malbork Castle's Medieval Heating System - Exploring the World's Largest Castle

Explore Malbork Castle's innovative medieval heating system, its history as the world's largest castle, and the daily life of Teutonic Knights in this fascinating journey through time and engineering.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Chrysler Building's Secret Cloud Club Explained

Explore the exclusive Cloud Club atop NYC's iconic Chrysler Building, a symbol of Art Deco elegance and 1930s high society, now lost to time.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Nichols Hall Was Torched - The Rise and Fall of a Kansas State University Icon

Explores the 1968 fire at Kansas State University's Nichols Hall, its aftermath, and the building's revival as a center of academic excellence, including the creation of the "Wabash Cannonball" melody.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video