Some of those things did happen. But in numbers large enough to deliver such pervasive devastation? No, that’s absurd; it makes no sense. Twenty percent of the Bronx’s housing stock burned—over ...

Ian Frazier, is a writer who, for lack of a better term, does the thing. In the eighties, he was fascinated by the great plains - the broad swath of flat land that extends from the North of Texas all ...

In this video, we explore key historical themes and insights related to influential works such as "The Power Broker" and "History in Asphalt." We provide a deeper understanding of the history and ...

Sometimes people say exactly the right thing. Other times, they don’t, and we just pretend that they did. When eighteenth-century Parisians clamored for bread, did Marie Antoinette respond, “Let them ...

Writer Ian Frazier has spent the last 15 years walking the Bronx, mastering its geography, researching its history and getting to know its culture and people. The result of his walks is a new book ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. In 1952, more than 1,500 families in the West Bronx received ...

Ian Frazier, is a writer who, for lack of a better term, does the thing. If there is a place that fascinates him he goes to that place, immerses... The history of the Bronx with writer Ian Frazier Ian ...