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It’s History

It’s History

De: Ryan Socash
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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. Mundial
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  • New York's Most Disturbing Island | The History of Rikers Jail

    New York's Most Disturbing Island | The History of Rikers Jail
    Apr 4 2026
    Delve into the history of Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex in New York City. This video explores the origins of Rikers Island as a jail, its growth from a small facility to an overcrowded complex, and the dark issues it faces, including trash heap fires, rat infestations, and the impact on surrounding communities, especially Queens. The video highlights heroic acts, such as inmates saving plane crash victims, along with the overpopulation issues in the 1970s and the challenges faced in the 1980s. We also uncover the story of New York’s jail boat and examine the lasting effects of Rikers Island on the community and why it is considered the worst jail in America. #RikersIsland #PrisonReform #CriminalJustice #UrbanDecay #ITSHISTORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Why There’s an Abandoned Mansion Beneath the Bay Bridge

    Why There’s an Abandoned Mansion Beneath the Bay Bridge
    Apr 3 2026
    Every day, thousands of drivers cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge without realizing they are passing over the abandoned Nimitz House on Yerba Buena Island. This residence was once home to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, the naval commander of the United States Pacific Fleet during World War II. In this episode, we explore the history of Yerba Buena Island, the mansion's rise and decay, and its connections to military strategy, San Francisco history, Cold War symbolism, and preservation efforts. #SanFrancisco #WorldWar2 #HistoryDocumentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m
  • Why Pacifica California is Falling into the Sea

    Why Pacifica California is Falling into the Sea
    Apr 2 2026
    Perched along the cliffs just south of San Francisco, Pacifica, California, was built on a dream of ocean views and quiet living. However, this dream conceals a dangerous reality. Developers initially ignored geological warnings, constructing neighborhoods on unstable marine terraces and eroding bluffs. Over decades, powerful storms, landslides, earthquakes, and relentless coastal erosion have made Pacifica one of the most precarious towns in America. Homes have fallen into the ocean, entire neighborhoods have been condemned, and the city faces an ongoing battle against nature. This video explores the history of Pacifica's development and the reasons for its gradual erosion. #Pacifica #CaliforniaHistory #CoastalErosion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
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