This week on Historia Obscura: how two of the most famous tourist attractions associated with New York may actually be part of New Jersey, according to the Supreme Court. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a shooting of four teenages on a New York City subway turned one man into a hero to some, and a monster to others. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a series of reforms after a prison riot led to a legal battle over the applicability of the least-known amendment of the Bill of Rights. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the life of arguably the most prominent LGBT rights activist in Africa was tragically cut short by hate and intolerance. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a once well-respected civil rights leader experienced one of the greatest falls from grace in American political history. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how Ukrainians successfully protested a stagnant puppet leader, a fraudulent election, and an assassination attempt, but later chose to elect the same leader in a future election. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how two catastrophes within one month of each other helped to bridge the divide between two countries with a tumultuous past. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a tiny island, a copper mine, and a private military company sparked Oceania's deadliest armed conflict since World War II. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!