Primanti Brothers: The Rise, the Sandwich, and Its Fading Role in Pittsburgh’s Food Scene
Explore the rise and cultural shift of Primanti Brothers — from feeding Pittsburgh’s workers to becoming a nostalgic symbol of the city’s industrial past.
The Thunderbird Legend: Pittsburgh’s Mysterious Encounter with a Giant Bird
Explore the eerie legend of Pittsburgh’s Thunderbird — a mysterious giant bird sighted over the city in 1944. Fact, folklore, or something more?
Bridges of Legacy: The Story Behind Pittsburgh’s Iconic Overpasses
Discover the story behind Pittsburgh’s legendary bridges — from steel marvels to cultural icons. Explore the history, engineering, and enduring legacy of the City of Bridges.
The Rise and Fall of Pittsburgh’s Iron Furnaces: Foundations of an Industrial Empire
Discover the forgotten history of Pittsburgh’s iron furnaces — the industrial giants that laid the foundation for the Steel City and built America’s industrial might.
The Steel Valley Story: How Pittsburgh’s Monongahela River Towns Forged America
Explore the powerful story of Pittsburgh’s Steel Valley — the Monongahela River towns that built America’s industrial might and shaped labor history.
Andrew Carnegie: The Man Who Built Pittsburgh and Gave It Away
Explore the incredible life of Andrew Carnegie — the immigrant who built Pittsburgh’s steel empire, became the richest man in America, and gave it all away.
Henry Heinz: How a Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Changed the World with Ketchup
Discover the incredible story of Henry Heinz — the Pittsburgh pioneer who turned ketchup into a global icon and revolutionized food safety, marketing, and American industry.
August Wilson: Telling Pittsburgh’s Black Story to the World
Explore the life and legacy of August Wilson, the Pulitzer-winning playwright who brought Pittsburgh’s Hill District and the Black American experience to the global stage.
The Biddle Boys: Pittsburgh’s Most Notorious Outlaws
Discover the true story of the Biddle Boys — Pittsburgh’s most notorious outlaws, their daring jailbreak, and the love affair that shocked a city.
George Westinghouse: The Forgotten Genius Who Lit America
Discover the life of George Westinghouse — the brilliant Pittsburgh inventor and industrialist who revolutionized electricity, railroads, and worker rights, but remains history’s forgotten genius.