Today in 1851 The artist and naturalist John James Audubon dies at the age of 65 on his estate called "Minnie's Land" at 155th Street; he is buried in the adjacent Trinity Cemetery, land that was once part of his property.

The New-York Historical Society and NYC Media, the official network of the City of New York, have partnered to produce a special series of 90 one-minute videos that feature the staff of the New-York Historical Society as they answer some of the most captivating questions ever posed to them about the City’s fascinating and unique history. And now, the series has been nominated for a New York Emmy award!