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Cats of the Gilded Age
Many people are curious about which of the famous Gilded Age families (and even those not on Fifth Avenue) had cats as pets -- and the answer may surprise you. Cats nonetheless were…
Episodes
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The Man Who Invented Celebrity Photography
Celebrities ranging from Oscar Wilde and Sarah Bernhardt, to Mark Twain and Walt Whitman all made their way to the top-floor studio in Manhattan's Union Square with its tiny elevator to have their…
The Women Who Saved New York: From the Bowery Boys Archive
As the Gilded Age waned, the Progressive Era took hold with its focus on improving living and working conditions for the average person. New York was a center for…
#125
Stanford White Architect: Perspectives from Great-Grandson Samuel White
Stanford White is one of the most recognizable names of the Gilded Age. Known for his flamboyant grand style and oversized personality, White was one of the largest…
Encore
New York’s Gilded Age Black Elite
Dr. Carla Peterson, author of "Black Gotham: A Family History of African Americans in Nineteenth Century New York," has been a pioneer in uncovering and sharing the story…
#123
Mysteries in History with NYT Best Selling Author Fiona Davis
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis knows about both history and mystery, In her eight novels all set in iconic New York City landmarks in time periods ranging from…
#122
Rediscovering Edith Wharton’s First Book
Many fans of Edith Wharton's great novels, "The Age of Innocence" and "The House of Mirth," may not realize that her very first published book was not a…
A New Year in Old New York with the Bowery Boys
A rite of passage for many New Yorkers (and visitors alike) is to spend New Year's Eve in Times Square patiently awaiting the moment when the crystal-studded…
#121
Hot Victorian Holiday (Bowery Boys History Live at City Winery)
As a special holiday bonus treat, join Greg Young of the Bowery Boys for this fun, festive look at some "hot history". Greg is joined by Carl Raymond of The Gilded Gentleman, Aaron…
#119
The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with author Becky Diamond
Food historian and author Becky Diamond returns to the show to share some insight into celebrating Christmas Gilded Age style. During the 19th century, celebrations began to evolve from the once…
#118
Willa Cather’s Gilded Age
Willa Cather, the beloved American novelist who lived during the height of America's Gilded Age, is perhaps best known for her insightful, passionate writing about life on…
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Oscar Wilde on Dress: A New Discovery
In 2013, independent scholar, author and Wilde specialist, John Cooper made a surprising discovery. While researching aspects of Oscar Wilde's famous 1882 American lecture tour, he came upon a lengthy article written…