Posted in American Countryside Illinois Podcast

The Liberty Bell of the West

The Liberty Bell tolled for freedom in Philadelphia…or was it really in the State of Illinois?

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois Podcast

Carving a Capital from the Wilderness

Roll back the clock 250 years and this city’s population might rival some of the largest towns on the east coast–yet it was in the…

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Posted in American Countryside Arkansas Podcast

The Glory Days of Powhatan, Arkansas

Today the town of Powhatan is nearly a ghost town. However, it’s buildings have been preserved and the stories of its glory days still abound….

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Powhatan, Arkansas

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Powhatan, Arkansas. However, this was once a thriving city with steamboat traffic making it a unique port…

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Posted in American Countryside Best of Podcast South Dakota

Sitting Bull

He is one of the greatest Indian chiefs ever to lead his tribes in peace and battle.  Ironically, two different towns claim his burial spot…..

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma Podcast

Collecting Specimens

Jay’s father could have scolded him for what he’d unearthed.  Most parents would say, “Put down that filthy thing!”  His father didn’t do that though,…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma Podcast World War II

A Prisoner of War Reintured

Over 65 years after this Prisoner Of War died in a work camp, his body will be reintured near his birthplace this week. The story…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma Podcast Presidents World War II

One Famous Horse

At one time this fort raised and trained over 14,000 horses and mules at a time. Many of those animals were shipped overseas, but there’s…

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A Front Porch Presidential Campaign

It may seem odd for a presidential candidate to campaign without leaving home. But that’s exactly what this man did–and he won the White House…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri Podcast

Living Past 100 Years Old

Helen Netherton may still be able to purchase long term care insurance, but at the age of 110, she’s still never spent a night in…

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