It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system - the first of its kind in the world - had the city in an uproar. Most people thought the project, which cost more than 100 million dollars in today's money, would never...

In which John Green teaches you about railroads, and some of the ways they changed the world, and how they were a sort of microcosm for the Industrial Revolution as a whole. Prior to the invention of steam powered railroads, pretty much...

New ReviewHarriet Tubman plays a vital role in the Underground Railroad, guiding slaves to freedom despite her fears. The journey involves secret pathways created by abolitionists and freed slaves, with constant danger from slave catchers. Tubman...

The ten longest railway tunnels in the world, inspired by Switzerland's recently completed tunnel which set a new record.

From eco-friendly bubble hotels to Botswana tree houses, some of the world's most wild places to sleep.

How Mormons & Mobsters Made Las Vegas What It Is Today

Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...

The group are laying down a railway at the farm. It's very slow work. Skoop is disappointed, and the robots are tired. It looks like the group aren't up to the task. But Leo knows what to do. They need to put together a special machine...

The Transcontinental Railroad, completed in 1869, revolutionized coast-to-coast travel in the United States. But this progress came at a significant cost to Indigenous Peoples, impacting their lands and way of life.

In 1853, the United States paid Mexico $10 million for less than 30,000 square miles of land, facilitating the completion of a Southern transcontinental railroad and decades of economic growth.

From the early inhabitants of the original 13 colonies, to the pioneers who moved West and South as America expanded, there was one common problem when it came to establishing new settlements: What would they name their city? Some US...

After driving away Simka and Nolik by acting rude to them, Tom Thomas soon learns a lesson about friendship and playing nice when he finds himself in need of their help when his electric train set mysteriously breaks.

Experience the beauty and history of the Cumbres & Toltec Railway, one of the last authentic steam railroads in the country.

Learn about the amazing engineering feat of the First Transcontinental Railroad and the ingenious Americans who constructed it.

To protect farmers, this act prohibited railroads from giving secret rebates, or refunds, to large shippers and from charging more for short hauls than long hauls over the same route. The act created the Interstate Commerce Commission.

In the late 1800s, the Fred Harvey Company hired Mary Coulter as their chief designer and architect, a groundbreaking role for a woman at the time. Coulter brought innovation and creativity to her projects, such as La Posada in...

Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.

Dr. Forrester talks about heroism which leads her to the story of a truly heroic woman, Harriet Tubman.

Experience the beauty and history of the Cumbres & Toltec Railway, one of the last authentic steam railroads in the country.

Dr. Forrester explains how the evolution of transportation provided easier access to the western region for hundreds of thousands of settlers from the eastern United States, and as a result, cities and towns developed in the west.

Dr. Forrester examines the discovery of electricity by creating a timeline. She also shares information about Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb.

The video “Compound Words” describes how to create a compound word from two base words.

Why Transportation Systems Fail demonstrates reasons why a transportation system may lose efficiency or fail to operate.

Everyone loves this favorite song for kids with a train.

I've Been Working on the Railroad Song Ly
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I've been working on the railroad All the live long day I've been working on the railroad Just to pass the time away Can't...