The infamous 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast was a 'fake' news report of a devastating alien invasion advancing on New York City - that changed broadcasting forever.

In 1970s New York, 16-year-old Jamaican immigrant Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) used his trusty turntables to loop funk records and bring the beat. In the process he helped create one of America's true art forms: hip hop.

The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.

In the wake of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history, President George W. Bush delivers a much anticipated speech to a Joint Session of Congress, outlining America’s reaction to the unprecedented atrocity.

The Flatiron building had been painted and photographed by artists for over a century because it looks so different, but the parts that draw on tradition are just as interesting.

This video is a glimpse into the world of Rick Kelly, a guitar builder in New York City who handcrafts guitars using reclaimed wood. The video explores his passion for his craft, the unique qualities of his guitars, and the importance of...

This intriguing figure remains one of history's boldest con men. But how exactly did he get away scamming so many people, including swindling a whopping $1 million from Jay Gould, and where did he actually come from? Today, we're diving...

MOT 1950: DRAMATIZATION: 'Patti' going to bed. 'Patti' WORKING: modeling dress for family in upscale dress shop dressing in dressing room w/ another model modeling bathing suit for photo shoot smoking cigarette for ad posing w/ tooth...

This video provides a brief history of Ellis Island, the immigration process, and the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. It also highlights the challenges and experiences that immigrants faced during their journey and...