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IT’S HISTORY is a ride through history – join us in discovering the world’s most important eras, the minds that changed everything, and the most important inventions of our time through weekly tales of Urban Decay. This podcast is distributed and operated by Video Brothers Music.

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Uncovering America's forgotten meridian

Jun 13, 2026 9m

Hidden just steps from the Washington Monument lies the Jefferson Pier Stone, placed in 1804 as part of Thomas Jefferson's plan to establish a new prime meridian through Washington, D.C. This stone…

Could this ancient network still exist in London?

Jun 12, 2026 13m

In the 1860s, London established the Pneumatic Despatch Company, an innovative underground network that operated capsule trains powered by compressed air to transport letters and parcels beneath the…

The Hollywood sign: a real estate gamble gone right

Jun 11, 2026 20m

In 1923, the Hollywoodland sign was erected as a real estate stunt, initially intended to last just 18 months. Over the years, it survived collapse, neglect, and change, ultimately becoming one of…

How a coastal paradise vanished into the sea

Jun 10, 2026 16m

In the 1920s, San Pedro’s Point Fermin was a coastal paradise, featuring bungalows on ocean bluffs and palm-lined streets. However, by 1929, the area began to deteriorate, resulting in cracks in…

I uncovered the dark truth of the Huber Breaker 😱

Jun 09, 2026 13m

The Huber Breaker was a significant coal-processing plant constructed in 1939, capable of crushing 7,000 tons of anthracite coal daily. It provided a last hope for Pennsylvania’s coal industry and…

Exploring the haunting legacy of the Cliff House 🌊

Jun 08, 2026 14m

As a building with a history as odd as it is tragic, the Cliff House is one of San Francisco’s most iconic historical sites. This video uncovers its history, including one of its strangest and most…

The Strange Story Behind Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Jun 06, 2026 11m

In this episode, we explore the unique story of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, a town originally named Hot Springs. Once a popular desert retreat for presidents and movie stars, the town's…

Why The Last Private Subway in America was Abandoned | Leonard’s Underground Transit

Jun 05, 2026 16m

Hidden beneath the streets of Fort Worth, Texas, lies the story of America’s only privately-owned subway, a transit system built in 1963 by Leonard’s Department Store. This free underground shuttle…

New York’s Forgotten Spy Island

Jun 04, 2026 12m

When you hear “Rat Island,” you might think of something grim, but the truth is far more fascinating. Tucked between City Island and Hart Island in the Bronx, this rocky outcrop has witnessed some of…

Why Radio City Music Hall has a Secret Apartment

Jun 03, 2026 10m

Beneath the stage of Radio City Music Hall lies the Roxy Suite, an opulent apartment built for showman Samuel Lionel “Roxy” Rothafel. With gold-leaf ceilings, velvet drapery, and perfect acoustics,…

What's Inside the U.S. Capitol Building?

Jun 02, 2026 19m

Since 1793, the U.S. Capitol has been a symbol of power, unity, and divine destiny. This episode explores how the Capitol became America's greatest piece of architectural propaganda, shaped by events…

Why Toronto Buried Its Lost Rivers | 3,5K Underground Miles Explained

May 30, 2026 20m

Beneath Toronto’s bustling streets lies a hidden world of over 3,400 miles of tunnels, storm drains, and pumping stations that carry water where rivers once flowed. This episode uncovers how Toronto…

The Lost Tunnels of Wieliczka Salt Mine | 180 Miles Forgotten

May 29, 2026 25m

Beneath the quiet town of Wieliczka, Poland, lies the extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine, stretching over 180 miles. This remarkable underground site features chapels carved entirely from salt, a vast…

Why California’s Most Famous Mansion is Totally Forbidden

May 28, 2026 15m

Hidden behind an iron fence in Eureka, California, the Carson Mansion is a Victorian house built between 1884 and 1886 by lumber baron William Carson. Known as the second most photographed private…

Why Chicago's Lighthouse is Totally Forgotten

May 27, 2026 25m

A quarter mile east of Navy Pier, the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse has been guiding ships into one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes since 1893. It features a gold-medal Le Paute lens from Paris…

Why San Francisco was built on Hundreds of Shipwrecks

May 26, 2026 14m

In the wake of the California Gold Rush in 1848, San Francisco faced an influx of vessels, many of which were abandoned by their crews. With no one to sail them home, these ships were left to…

Chicago's FORGOTTEN "L" Lines- The History of Chicago Elevated Trains - IT'S HISTORY

May 23, 2026 26m

Dating back over 150 years, the "L" train lines have captivated Chicago, serving numerous lines throughout the 20th century. This video explores the history of Chicago's public transportation…

Why America Abandoned Arecibo Telescope

May 22, 2026 15m

For 57 years, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was the most powerful radio telescope ever built. It was instrumental in discovering the first planets outside our solar system, providing…

Why Chicago's Route 66 is Totally Forbidden | Joliet Road

May 21, 2026 12m

Just outside Chicago, a mile-long stretch of historic Route 66 is barricaded and crumbling above two massive quarry pits. Once called Joliet Road, this corridor carried twenty thousand drivers a day…

Why California Built Fake Islands to Hide an Oil Field

May 20, 2026 16m

Off the coast of Long Beach, California, the THUMS Islands serve as both resort-like structures and active oil extraction facilities on artificial land. This video explores their design, which serves…

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