Most people have probably never heard of it but there is a tiny 100 by 200-foot island on the East River in New York City called U Thant Island.
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The City of Dreamers
All sort of dreamers come to New York City to make it happen here.
Mexican Cuisine & Global Influences
The history of Mexican food is a long and diverse one. It is believed that authentic Mexican food might have been derived from the Mayan Indians. Explore more...
City of Desire | 1880-1942
A fantastic collection of photographs of New York City from 1880 to 1942.
New York Skyline in 1955
Ever wondered how New York looked like in 1955?
Spectacular New York, 1956
Take this fun tour of New York City in 1956.
The Oldest House in New York City
New York City can trace back its roots to the free and liberal city of Amsterdam in the 17th century. The Wyckoff House is the only house in New York City that is from that period when the Republic of the Netherlands ruled part of North America.
REVEALED: Secrets of Chinatown most New Yorkers don't even know about
There are any number of great finds in New York City's Chinatown that few people actually know about.
Liberty Enlightening The World
Do you know how many points there are in the Statue of Liberty's crown? Do you know what do they mean? Find out in this video
New York 800
Did you know that New York City is the most linguistically diverse city with over 800 languages spoken, and 4 in 10 households speak a language other than English?
Tour of New York Back in the 2000s
A fantastic visual tour of New York City back in the 2000s.
Inspiring Florence
Florence (Firenze in Italian), the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Boost your creative spirit now.
The Epic Story of the New NYC Subway Stations
It's finally here. After taking nearly a century to build, the 2nd Avenue subway extension in Manhattan opened at 72nd, 86th, and 96th Streets.
The Top Secrets of Venice, Italy
This. Video. Is. Simply. Fantastic.
The Real Story Behind Halloween
It's one of American's favorite holidays, but what's the real story behind the tricks and treats of Halloween?
Tribute in Light
Tribute in Light, an art installation first debuted on March 11, 2002, just six months after the attacks in 2001.
Through The Dust
September 11th, 2016 marks the fifteen-year anniversary of the largest terrorist attack ever to take place on American soil. Annual memorials and ceremonies will dutifully commemorate the tragedy and its victims.
United York City of Nations
This is the story of the United Nations that officially came into existence in October 1945.