Appalachian History

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The artistic meshing of rich heritage and exquisite hardship defining Appalachian culture is what Karen Vuranch has made her life’s work.

“I come from a long line of storytellers,” says Lisa King, “and will shamelessly exploit a family tree resplendent with colorful characters.”

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

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

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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