Why is NYC called Gotham? @WordsUnravelled
Why is NYC called Gotham? @WordsUnravelled
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jess and Rob discuss the transatlantic origins of Gotham City and its use as a nickname for New York.
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Why is NYC called Gotham?

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