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Philippi, West Virginia- The First Land Battle of the Civil War
At the beginning of the Civil War, the small Appalachian town of Philippi, Virginia, now West Virginia, became the site of the first organized land a…
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Bloody Harlan: W. B. Jones and the Battle of Evarts
In the late 1920s and early 30s, the coal fields of Harlan County, Kentucky, became the backdrop for one of the darkest chapters in labor history. Kn…
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The Spruce Pine New Years Eve Blast
On New Year's Eve 1959, the quiet town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, became the stage for a teenage prank that would put the town in newspapers all…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, Longhunter
Elisha Wallen was more than just a man of the frontier—he was a trailblazer who left an mark on the region's history. Today we tell the story of thi…
1 year, 2 months ago
The 1902 Quarter House Battle
Nestled in Mingo Hollow, six miles west of Middlesboro, Kentucky, the Quarter House was no ordinary saloon. Its unique position on the Tennessee stat…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Night of Endless Rain: The Flash Flood of 1924
On the night of June 13, 1924, what appeared to be a summer thunderstorm in Carter County, Tennessee, transformed into one of the most devastating fl…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Deadliest Show on Earth: The Appalachian Wild West Show Shootout of 1905
In the summer of 1905, the Wild West came alive in the heart of Appalachia, complete with a saloon, a shootout, and a dramatic train attack. Join us …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Himlerville Experiment: Appalachia's Only Miner-Owned Coal Town
There was once a coal company in Appalachia that was owned not by wealthy investors but by its employees, in a cooperative enterprise. And the house…
1 year, 3 months ago
Appalachia's Ginseng King
Ginseng is a plant with a rich history and high demand in Asia, which brought buyers to Appalachia, home to an American version of this much desired …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Legend of John Henry, The Steel Drivin' Man
In this episode, we tell the fascinating tale of John Henry, the legendary steel-driving man of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they explore the st…
1 year, 3 months ago