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Author: Dave Tabler

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January 2, 2012 Birds

Golden Eagles Winter in Appalachia

Researchers hope that learning the raptor’s migratory flight patterns will help avoid conflicts with future wind energy development projects.

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December 15, 2011 Christmas traditions / Italian heritage / West Virginia

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

This southern Italian feast is traditionally celebrated on Christmas Eve. It stems from the observance of the Cena della Vigilia.

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December 11, 2011 Podcast

Listen Here: Appalachian History Weekly podcast posts today

We open today’s show with a 4th century European Christmas folktale–‘The Holly Tree’–that has survived & been carried into Appalachia.

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December 6, 2011 Nurses / West Virginia / WWII

Living History portrayal keeps memory of Ruby Bradley alive

To commemorate Colonel Ruby Bradley’s experiences, Rebecca Park of Charleston is embarking on a project she calls “70 Years Ago Today.”

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November 15, 2011 Trailblazing / West Virginia

Highway to History: WV author helps illustrate history of Midland Trail

James Casto wrote “Highway to History,” to encourage more drivers to discover the history, scenery & small-town charm of the Midland Trail.

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    January 12, 2024
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  • 1930s Ford truck untended in a garage / Library of Congress The Historic Role and Contemporary Allure of Vintage Appalachian Farm Trucks
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