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skeletons in the closet
September 11, 2014 Appalachian crime / Geneaology / Georgia

Finding Out The Truth – A Rude Genealogy Surprise

Gary Greene discovers some genealogical skeltons in the family closet. A story of the White Caps of Sevier County, TN.

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matt moulthrop shapes a bowl in studio
September 10, 2014 Carpentry & woodworking / Museums / Tennessee

Learning the Curve: The Artistry of Matt Moulthrop

Crafting his selection of various trees found mainly in the Southeastern United States, Matt Moulthrop tells the unique account of our region.

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eliza entrance of oak ridge
September 9, 2014 Manhattan Project / Tennessee / WWII

Road Trip to the Secret City

The Project itself was a massive endeavor, but the physical place itself is on such a large scale it cannot be truly understood unless in person.

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American Art Works tray
September 8, 2014 Advertising industry in Appalachia / Ohio

Advertising Art Made in Coshocton

Coshocton, OH has long been called the birthplace of specialty advertising. The first art-inspired ads were printed on trade cards in 1884.

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blount mansion with wm. blount signature
September 5, 2014 Museums / Tennessee

Framing History: The Art of Blount Mansion

A new exhibit at the Visitor’s Center at Knoxville’s Blount Mansion features highlights from the permanent collection.

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  • guineas of west virginia The Guineas of West Virginia
    May 19, 2017
  • The Prophet Ezekiel; art ca. 1900 The Blood Verse
    March 7, 2008
  • John Shell in hat, with a cane World’s oldest man — Kentuckian John Shell
    July 5, 2019
  • cloverine salve and packaging Kids! Get rich selling Cloverine Salve!
    May 31, 2016
  • still from TV series Christy Christy and Leonora: City Girl, Country Gal
    November 3, 2011
  • Source: Unsplash Appalachian Innovators: Untold Stories of Invention and Ingenuity
    July 16, 2024
  • The Southeast Floods of 1916 in North Carolina; Public domain image provided by NOAA Heavy Rainfall Events and Their Impacts in Appalachian History
    February 27, 2024
  • canning and pickling jars still life From Root Cellars to Larders to Modern Pantries: The Evolution of Food Storage in Appalachian Homesteads
    January 12, 2024
  • chef holds cluster of grapes to camera A Journey Through Appalachian Winemaking History
    November 9, 2023
  • 1930s Ford truck untended in a garage / Library of Congress The Historic Role and Contemporary Allure of Vintage Appalachian Farm Trucks
    September 7, 2023
  • Giovanna Quattrone on How Dino Crocetti of Steubenville became pop singer Dean Martin
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  • Felicia Ross on She had one husband, five children, and four legs
  • Joseph Tropea on Worst mine disaster in US history

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