Although not nearly as discussed as the battles and generals of the war, both the Union and the Confederacy engaged in robust programs of espionage during the US Civil War. These nineteenth century spies engaged in cloak and dagger activities worthy of 007, including a brazen attack on November 25, 1864 on the Union’s largest city.

Now in its 98th year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the City's largest and oldest holiday traditions. Each year, over 3.5 million people watch in person, while another 50 million watch from home around the World. In this video from our friends at Curbed, learn all about the 90-year history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

We got a behind the scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. What's your favorite balloon?

Today Architectural Digest takes you to Brooklyn Heights in New York City for a walking tour with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting some complex architectural details hidden in plain sight. Just a ferry ride away from Lower Manhattan, the classic buildings of Brooklyn Heights reflect the neighborhood's origins as a residential suburb for the late 19th-century's emerging middle-class. From intricate flourishes to roman columns, a world of architectural influence can be seen from one building to the next, all in the same square mile.