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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…
Episodes
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Town Topics: Gossip and Scandal in the Gilded Age (coming 2/17)
When Town Topics magazine appeared in the 1880's, Gilded Age New Yorkers enjoyed its coverage of the arts and culture and social scene of balls, opera and grand parties. But…
#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…
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A Toast for the New Year: Gilded Age Cocktails with Don Spiro
Don Spiro, a vintage beverage specialist and one of the Gilded Gentleman's most popular guests, presents a fascinating history of cocktails in the 19th century, leading up…
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…
#120
Inside “Ragtime”: The Return of an American Musical Epic
For many, the hit of Broadway's current season is the revival of the Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (book by Terrence McNally, based on the novel by…
#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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Policing the Gilded City: Law and Order in 19th-century New York
As New York grew throughout the 19th century from once just the island of Manhattan to ultimately encompassing five unique boroughs, crime grew with the burgeoning population. Early…
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The First Thief from the Louvre (10/24/25)
On October 19, 2025, the world was shocked to hear of a theft or priceless jewels from Paris' The Louvre in a brazen, daylight heist. But this was not…