Rising Over Toronto: The Story Behind the CN Tower
Built to fix Toronto's broadcasting problems, the CN Tower became a record-breaking feat of Canadian engineering and the city's most recognizable landmark.
North America
North American landmarks and historic places, from the streets of Old Quebec to sites across Canada and the US, and the stories of how they came to be.
The Evolution of Google: History and Its Lasting Impact on Technology
When you think of searching for answers online, “Google it” has become the universal response. But Google’s journey from a simple search engine to a tech giant…
Vicksburg, Mississippi
The city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, is located in the centre of the Deep South. Blues musicians Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters were born here, and local history…
John C. Fremont
John C. Fremont was an American military officer, a senator opposed to the slave trade and an explorer, who gave his name to the city of Fremont ca. Today, the…
Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane
The Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane is a former state hospital in Willard, New York, near Seneca Lake. It was listed on the National Register of Historic…
Portage Viaduct, New York
The Portage Viaduct (also known as the Portage Bridge, Portageville Viaduct, or Portageville Bridge) is an iron railroad bridge in Livingston County, New York,…