A little bit of history

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Thought I'd start a catch-all thread for things historical. Might be a book that looks interesting, an article, or a video.

First up, a PBS offering:

Reflections on the Erie Canal

In 1825, the state of New York inaugurated the Erie Canal. Today, the singular historic purpose of the canal has been replaced by a broader significance. Together, the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca canals serve communities in ways unimaginable to their creators. Now, we reflect on the two-hundred year journey of the Erie Canal and contemplate its future.

https://www.pbs.org/show/reflections-on-the-erie-canal/