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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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  • Why Route 66’s Bridges Are Collapsing

    Why Route 66’s Bridges Are Collapsing
    Mar 31 2026
    Across the American heartland, historic bridges line the old alignment of U.S. Route 66, many abandoned for decades and at risk of collapse. This episode explores how this iconic highway became a graveyard of failing bridges. It examines the repurposing of railroad spans in the 1920s, features engineering relics like Kansas's Rainbow Bridge and New Mexico's Rio Puerco Bridge, and discusses how early infrastructure decisions and increasing traffic demands led to the decay of Route 66's bridges. As preservationists race to save what remains, the question arises: can any of these landmarks still be rescued? #Route66 #AmericanHistory #Infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace

    Why Chicago's Worst Public Housing Project became a National Disgrace
    Mar 29 2026
    Cabrini-Green, once a nationwide symbol of crime and urban decay, has seen gradual demolition over the past two decades. Originally home to 15,000 residents, the complex has transitioned into new retail and upscale condos, dispersing the African American community throughout the city. The area, historically known as "Swede Town," "Little Sicily," and later "Little Hell," was notorious in the early twentieth century for poverty and deteriorating buildings. **Chapters:** 00:00 The public housing unit infamous for crime 02:31 Immigrants that inhabited Goose Island 03:59 Little Hell is bulldozed to make room for Cabrini-Green 05:20 The opening of Cabrini-Green 06:37 The homes targeted veterans of WWII 07:40 CHA assigning tenants to housing based upon race 08:29 The Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority suit 10:09 Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini-Green 10:28 Marion Stamps organized strikes and protests 11:56 Chaotic New Year's Eve celebrations 12:56 Chicago police patrolman were shot and killed 13:45 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 15:53 The legacy of Cabrini-Green in pop culture 16:42 Closing: Problems with public housing #UrbanDecay #CabriniGreen #HousingHistory #PublicHousing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Why Coal Breakers were Horrific Places to Work (Coal Breakers Explained)

    Why Coal Breakers were Horrific Places to Work (Coal Breakers Explained)
    Mar 28 2026
    Coal breakers were essential machines in coal mines, responsible for breaking large chunks of coal into smaller pieces. They were the heart of the operation, despite being loud and dirty, requiring significant maintenance. Working in coal breakers was hazardous, making them a difficult workplace. #CoalMining #CoalBreakers #MiningHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
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