On the way up to the observation deck, visitors pass five stories of prehistoric bones. Are dinosaurs among them?
the memory palace - A Memory Palace/Radio Diaries Crossover Event
On the 80th Anniversary of the night 20,000 Americans attended a Nazi Rally in the heart of Manhattan, the Memory Palace is teaming up with Radio Diaries. We’ll hear their new story about that rally after we listen back to a Memory Palace episode that took place on that same evening, in which some Nazis get punched.
Learn more about this evening at www.radiodiaries.org.
For info on the original Memory Palace episode, head here.
The Boring Talks - #38 – Markham Moor Roof
Just off the Markham Exit on the A1 motorway lies an architectural wonder. Ed Carter shares his love for an unusual roadside roof, with help from a whistle or two.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Ed Carter Producer: Luke Doran
Curious City - From Mickey Mouse To Oprah: What Chicagoans Write In On Election Day
Election judges don’t usually count votes for cartoon mice or celebrities, but there was one exception. We took a peek.
Curious City - From Mickey Mouse To Oprah: What Chicagoans Write In On Election Day
Election judges don’t usually count votes for cartoon mice or celebrities, but there was one exception. We took a peek.
ATXplained - The Last Man On Rainey Street
The families who once lived on Rainey Street all left. One man is still there.
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The Boring Talks - #37 – Watergate Tape ‘Silence’
The neuroscientist Sophie Scott takes a close listen to the long 'silent' gap on the Watergate Tapes. Buzz. Click. Buzz. Click. Buzz.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Sophie Scott Producer: Luke Doran
Curious City - To Chicago, With Love: What Do Transplants Love About The City?
One Chicagoan wants to know what people who moved to Chicago love about the city. From fireflies to marathons, here’s what they have to say.
Curious City - To Chicago, With Love: What Do Transplants Love About The City?
One Chicagoan wants to know what people who moved to Chicago love about the city. From fireflies to marathons, here’s what they have to say.
the memory palace - Episode 137: Swans
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Music
Sarah in Bath from Krysztof Komeda's score to the Fearless Vampire Killers.
Adagio for Glass Harmonica, K617a as performed by Vienna Glass Armonia Duo.
Mr. Death Angel Flanders from John Barry's score to Boom!
And a bit of Imaginary Building from Elana Katz-Cherwin and Tamara-Anna Cislowska
Notes
There's a great American Heritage article on the history of Delmonico's.
There's a nice write up on the Swan Dinner in American Phoenix: The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, by Sarah S. Kilborne
Society as I Have Found It, Ward McAllister's memoir of the Gilded Age is appropriately bonkers.