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The Black Legion
Episode 95
This episode explores the tumultuous offshoot of the Ku Klux Klan, The Black Legion, which emerged in the Midwest during the 1920s and promoted viole…
13 hours ago
Shrine of the Pines
Episode 94
This episode offers an insightful look into Michigan's ecological history, particularly focusing on the White Pine Era and its ramifications. As logg…
2 weeks ago
Heat Wave of 1936
Episode 93
This episode revisits the harrowing heat wave that engulfed Michigan in July 1936. It was a climatic phenomenon that resulted in unprecedented temper…
1 month ago
Mackinac Island Lilacs
Episode 92
Mackinac Island is renowned for its captivating lilacs, which erupt in a stunning display of color and fragrance each June, enchanting visitors for a…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Remembering the Blissfield 16
Episode 91
This episode delves into the harrowing narrative of German prisoners of war during World War II, who were working the sugar beat fields in Blissfield…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Italian Hall Disaster
Episode 90
The Copper Country strike of 1913 in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula marked a significant moment in labor history, culminating in a tragic event known …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Lone Ranger: An American Hero Emerges
Episode 89
The creation of the Lone Ranger, an iconic figure in American culture, was conceived during the Great Depression, a time when hope was desperately ne…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
From Famine to Feast: Eating Muskrat in Michigan
Episode 88
The episode highlights the historical significance of muskrat as a sustenance option during times of scarcity in Michigan, particularly during the Wa…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Misadventure of Dr. Ransom
Episode 87
This episode highlights the ill-fated expedition undertaken by Dr. William C. Ransom and the Trip around the World company, which set sail in 1894 ab…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Michigan County Seat "Battles"
Episode 86
The episode explores the historical rivalries among Michigan towns vying for the designation of county seat. As a title that conferred not only prest…
4 months ago