Greg Young and Tom Meyers call themselves The Bowery Boys, a term used by "an infamous 19th century gang" in New York City. In their podcast series, the two explore both famous and obscure episodes from the history of the Big Apple. Launched in 2007, the Bowery Boys have explored topics including New York City's early black communities; the so-called "Ladies' Mile," Manhattan's main shopping district during the Gilded Age; and the Armory Show of 1913, which featured 1,600 pieces of modern art that shocked audience members and were described by dissenting critics as "insane." Visitors can browse and listen to more than 200 podcast episodes by selecting Our Podcasts. Visitors will also find short essays about a variety of NYC History topics on this website. These essays can be browsed by categories including Know Your Mayors, Writers and Artists, and the Immigrant Experience. Fans of this podcast may be interested in checking out The First, another podcast from Bowery Boys Media that highlights the story behind significant inventions and innovations.
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