The Sewers of London: Following the River Tyburn
Did you know there are manholes inside Westminster Abbey? Read More
View ArticleThe Manholes of Westminster Abbey: Portals Between Heaven and Hell
Did you know there are manholes inside Westminster Abbey? Read More
View ArticleGo Underground in the Paris Sewer Museum (Musée des Egouts)
Just beneath the surface of Paris lies an extensive network of tunnels and caves that compose the 2,400 kilometers of Paris’ sewer system. The underground tunnels, which include the famous catacombs,...
View ArticleFun Maps: What Manhattan Sewers Smelled Like in 1910
A map of funky sewer smells from a 1910 report by the Metropolitan Sewerage Commission. Read More
View ArticleCities 101: NYC Sewers Are Monitored Remotely to Prevent Back-Up
While sewers were once directly monitored, things are a lot more advanced these days with a remote monitoring system, which the city is looking to expand Read More
View ArticleCities 101: Uncovering NYC’s Sewer Alligator Legend, Fact or Fiction?
Despite the official answer from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection whether alligators exist in the sewers, we dig into the legend of the creatures. Read More
View ArticleNew Documentary “Cast in India” Uncovers Makings of NYC’s Manhole Covers
New documentary by anthropologist and filmmaker, Natasha Raheja, explores the creation process behind one of NYC's most commonplace objects – manhole covers. Read More
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