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Appalachian Studies Conference Comes Home To Marshall 

From March 19-21, Marshall University will welcome hundreds of participants as it hosts the 49th Annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference. 

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The History Of ‘Amazing Grace,’ This West Virginia Morning

We explore the history of a song that’s become a universal anthem of hope and forgiveness. “Amazing Grace” was first written as a Christian hymn, and its beginnings in America come in the early 1800s. That’s when people traveled to revivals to worship with preachers from various denominations.

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Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad

Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.

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Professors Discuss Halloween’s Past, Present And Future

Halloween is more popular than ever, but where did we get traditions like costumes or trick-or-treating? From ancient druids to modern anime films, today's haunted celebrations draw from a wide variety of sources.

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