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The average New Yorker eats 111 bagels each year, a staple that reflects the city's culinary diversity and vibrant food culture.
Up to a quarter of the population in 18th century Edinburgh relied on water caddies, who carried over 30 kilos of water on their backs for hours.
Vulnerable agricultural workers, many undocumented, faced heightened risks during the COVID-19 pandemic while essential to America's food supply.
Three sisters from a conservative Indo-Canadian family in British Columbia confront their past of sexual abuse by an older relative after 25 years of silence.
Pittsburgh has nearly 450 bridges, more than any other city in the world, as it shifts from an industrial past to a focus on climate solutions.
Jan Lee, a third-generation resident, manages properties on Mach Street in New York's Chinatown, a community facing threats from gentrification and development.
Saul Alinsky worked for 30 years to teach poor people how to protest against the establishment for a better life.
600 miles separate New York City from McDowell County, West Virginia, a region marked by the decline of coal mining and a rich local culture.
Over 40 million people have immigrated to the United States, seeking opportunities and contributing to the nation's growth and diversity.
Brooks, Alberta, evolved from a predominantly white community to a diverse hub as immigrants and refugees united during the first strike at Lakeside Packers.
In 1986, the Statue of Liberty celebrated its 100th birthday, marking a century as a symbol of friendship between France and the United States.
On July 3, 1968, Andy Warhol was shot by Valerie Solanas at the second Factory on 33 Union Square West, an event that nearly ended his life.
Roman Lapshin seeks to locate thousands of his grandfather's lost paintings while confronting the man he believes exploited his family during their immigration.
Burbot, a freshwater cod known as matikka in Finland, is facing declining fisheries, prompting biologists to investigate the causes behind this trend.
Immigration has shaped Europe's societal and cultural landscape since the end of World War II, influencing policies and debates across the continent.
Muslim workers in Greece protest mistreatment ahead of the 2004 Olympics in August.
Perceptions of police in America are examined, revealing historical ties to racial control and questioning the effectiveness of increased policing in ensuring safety.
Sanctuary cities in the United States are rooted in the 1980s, when churches provided refuge to Guatemalan and Salvadoran refugees fleeing civil wars.
Ellis Island served as the primary immigration station for over 12 million migrants from 1892 to 1954, symbolizing the hopes of those seeking a new life in America.
Approximately 13% of the United States population are immigrants, with three-quarters of them residing in the country legally.
In June 2008, David Brill investigates tensions in divided Paris amid rising riots.
In abandoned gold mines near Durban Deep, young men risk their lives to extract gold while facing dangers from local gangs and hazardous conditions underground.
The Irish Brigade fights bravely in the Civil War, instilling pride in Irish Americans.
Immigrants in Johannesburg face hostility and challenges in South Africa today.
Refugees and locals migrate to harvest mushrooms in the American west despite access issues.
Migrants from countries like Venezuela are stranded in Northern U.S. cities such as Buffalo and Portland, facing dire conditions due to the closed U.S.-Canada border.
