[WATCH] Learn How Two Norwegians Crossed the Atlantic on a Rowboat From New York City in 1896

On his BookwormHistory channel, YouTuber and historian Dan Thurber recently detailed the incredible story of George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, two Norwegians who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean from New York City all the way to France.

This week on “A City Full of History” we’re at the Battery to discuss the wild and wonderful journey of George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, two fishermen who rowed across the Atlantic in 1896!

[VIDEO] The FULL Story of Where NYC's Water Comes From

This is the story of where New York City's water comes from - perhaps the most impressive water system in the world. This video took us over six months to make, but is a project we've been dreaming up since we started Public Opinion. Thanks to the hardworking folks at the DEP for maintaining this incredible system and for giving us an inside look.