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New York turns 400-years-old in silence and with a Latin accent
In 1624, the original inhabitants of the area ... while the inhabited core was called New Amsterdam. In 1664, when the ...
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New York
settling along the Hudson River in 1624. They established the colony of New Amsterdam on the island of Manhattan. When the British took control of the area in 1664, they renamed it New York ...
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Manahahtáanung or New Amsterdam? Tackling 400 years of history
Photo: Lauren Comiteau While for many, 400 years of connection between Old Amsterdam and New is a celebratory anniversary, for “Manhattan’s” indigenous Lenape people, it’s the perfect time to set the ...
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Five places that changed their name
In the early 17th Century, Dutch settlers established trading posts in what is now the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City. In 1624, the Dutch built Fort Amsterdam in the area and within ...
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How New York became ‘Jewish’
It is Landing Day, the 370th anniversary of the arrival of 23 Jews at New Amsterdam, which would become New York City, which ...
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New Amsterdam Theatre
The New Amsterdam Theatre was built in 1903 by producers A.L. Erlanger and Marcus Klaw and was designed by architects Herts and Tallent. With 1,702 seats, it was the largest theater on Broadway at ...
Rare Colonial New England coin up for auction, expected to fetch $1 million
With their former countrymen divided and lacking a monarch after the English Civil War, Colonists seized an opportunity to ...
Smithsonian Magazine2mon
Native Americans
Seven guest collaborators bring new eyes to a Smithsonian museum founder’s collection of American art Chris Klimek New DNA analysis adds to growing research indicating the famous Pacific island ...
Business Insider India7y
Amazing images of New York City before it was a city
Over a century later, approximately 8.5 million people live in NYC's five boroughs.
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New York City: The Heartbeat Of America
New York City, often called “The Big Apple,” is a city that pulsates with energy and excitement. Known for its towering skyscrapers, diverse culture, iconic landmarks, and vibrant arts scene ...
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Climate and Environment
Damage to the natural world isn’t factored into the price of food. But some governments are experimenting with a new way of exposing the larger costs of what we eat. By Lydia DePillisManuela ...
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New Amsterdam Theatre
The New Amsterdam Theatre, unique in its Art Nouveau architecture, was erected in 1903 at 214 W. 42nd Street. Most notably, Florenz Ziegfeld began presenting his legendary Follies productions here ...