America's biggest city still carries Dutch fingerprints 400 years later.

The video likely worked due to its intriguing historical comparison presented visually, combined with a catchy and relatable song snippet about enduring time, appealing to a broad audience interested in history and culture.

The video highlights the Dutch origins of New York City, showing a map of New Amsterdam in 1626 and comparing it to modern-day New York in 2026. It then features a man in a suit singing about still standing after time.