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A Brief History of Chicago

By: Derek Monaghan
Narrated by: Helen Duskin
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From Indigenous trails to towering skyscrapers, Chicago’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. In this vivid and immersive narrative, Derek Monaghan guides listeners through ten pivotal chapters of the city’s evolution—exploring its origins, triumphs, and contradictions.

Witness the devastation of the Great Fire and the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Fair. Walk alongside jazz legends, labor organizers, and civil rights leaders. Discover how Chicago became a global capital of architecture, activism, and artistic fire.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, traveler, student, or proud Chicagoan, this cinematic journey offers a fresh lens on one of America’s most iconic cities. Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, A Brief History of Chicago is more than a timeline—it’s a tribute to the spirit that built it.

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