Native American History

New Book Guides Readers Through Ohio's Ancient Earthworks

John E. Hancock is a professor of architecture and design at the University of Cincinnati, and he spent years studying Ohio's ancient earthworks. Recently, he published “Traveler's Guide to Ancient Ohio." Inside Appalachia Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Hancock about the book.

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Retracing The Trail Of Tears And Summertime Stargazing, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a group of bicyclists from the Cherokee Nation that embarks on an annual bike ride tracing the path of the Trail of Tears. Plus, we get some tips for summertime stargazing.

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Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia

In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book.  Also, when Jerry Machen began making art...

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Elkins Cultural Series Brings Native Voices Home

A series of events in Elkins is working to change the perception that West Virginia is no more than a transient hunting ground and trading path for Native Americans.

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