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The Kentucky Longhunter, Henry Skaggs
In this episode, we tell the story of Henry Skaggs, one of the legendary Kentucky longhunters of the 18th century and his remarkable journey from his…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Mountains, Moonshine and Mutiny: WW1 Desertion in North Carolina
In 1918, the mountains of North Carolina erupted in quiet rebellion. Dozens of young men dodged the World War I draft, hiding in the backcountry with…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Stoner, Legendary Longhunter of Appalachia
In this episode we tell the story of Michael Stoner, a German-born frontiersman, longhunter, and close companion of Daniel Boone. From his early days…
7 months ago
The Assassination of William Taulbee
On February 28, 1890, a long-simmering feud turned deadly in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
Former Kentucky Congressman William P. Taulbee was shot o…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Shinnston Tornado
On June 23, 1944, a massive F4 tornado struck Shinnston, West Virginia, the deadliest tornado in the state’s history. This week we tell the story of …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Harrison Gang's Last Train Robbery: The West Virginia Heist of 1915
In this episode, we tell the dramatic true story of Charles Jefferson Harrison, a respected San Antonio businessman who became one of Appalachia's mo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia
On December 14, 1910, a deadly explosion rocked the Greeno Mine in Tacoma, Virginia, claiming 14 lives and leaving a lasting mark on the Appalachian …
8 months ago
An Appalachian Preacher’s Fall: Bigamy, Abduction and Deceit
A preacher with five wives, a kidnapped teenage girl, and a cross-country manhunt. This isn’t fiction, it’s the unbelievable true story of Joseph He…
8 months, 1 week ago
Beyond Bristol: The Legacy of the Johnson City Sessions
In this episode we explore the lesser-known but historically rich Johnson City Sessions of 1928 and 1929. While the Bristol Sessions are often credit…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Appalachia’s Iron Lady: The Story of Nannie Kelly Wright
Nannie Kelly Wright ran an iron furnace at a time when most women weren’t even allowed near one. Born in Kentucky, raised on the Ohio River, and late…
8 months, 3 weeks ago