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Beyond the Battlefield: Women’s Vital Roles in WWI
Episode 65
American women played a crucial role in World War I, marking a significant shift in their participation in wartime service. Thousands of women went o…
1 year, 3 months ago
Michigan's Atlantis: The Rise and Fall of Belvidere
Episode 64
Michigan has its own historical tale reminiscent of the mythical Atlantis, centered around the village of Belvidere. Initially flourishing with essen…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trailblazer of Women's Suffrage: Olympia Brown
Episode 63
Born in 1835 in Prairie Ronde, Michigan, Olympia Brown was inspired by her Universalist upbringing and a strong belief in education. Brown played a s…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Story Behind Michigan's Historic Fire Lookout Towers
Episode 62
Forest fire lookout towers played a crucial role in protecting Michigan's forests, particularly during the early 20th century when rampant logging le…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Sweet Story of Sayklly’s Confectionery & Gifts
Episode 61
Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts in Escanaba is a cherished institution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its unique and sometimes quirky tre…
1 year, 4 months ago
Silk Dreams: The Forgotten Story of Michigan's Silk Production
Episode 60
Michigan once experienced a fascinating yet short-lived silk production craze in the 1830s, driven by the introduction of a special mulberry tree tha…
1 year, 5 months ago
WWII Prisoners of War in Michigan
Episode 59
During WWII, Michigan hosted about 6,000 Italian and German prisoners of war with a few escape attempts. One attempt ended up in treason for two wome…
1 year, 5 months ago
Mary Chase Perry & Pewabic Pottery
Episode 58
Pewabic Pottery was founded by Mary Chase Perry and is a ceramic studio and school in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its…
1 year, 6 months ago
Makinen Tackle Company
Episode 57
The Makinen Tackle Company was started in 1940 by William Makinen, along with 3 employees, was making lures in his garage and painting them in the ba…
1 year, 7 months ago
Michigan's Woodstock - The Goose Lake International Music Festival
Episode 56
The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 7–9, 1970, in Leoni Township, Michigan. It was one of the largest music events of its era, an…
1 year, 7 months ago