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Stories of Appalachia

Stories of Appalachia

De: Steve Gilly Rod Mullins
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.Copyright Steve Gilly Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • The 1919 Torrent, Kentucky Nitro Explosion

    The 1919 Torrent, Kentucky Nitro Explosion
    Sep 6 2025
    In 1919, a nitroglycerin explosion near Torrent, Kentucky, killed four men and leveled a factory. Today we tell the story of that tragedy and the explosive history of oil well “torpedoes” in Appalachia.

    It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast if you haven’t done so already.

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    19 m
  • Christopher Gist and the Opening of Appalachia

    Christopher Gist and the Opening of Appalachia
    Aug 30 2025
    In 1750, surveyor Christopher Gist set out to explore the wilderness of what’s now Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and West Virginia. Hired by the Ohio Company, Gist mapped the Appalachian frontier and discovered coal. He also guided a young George Washington, becoming an important figure in the French and Indian War. Join us as we tell the story of Christopher Gist, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

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    13 m
  • Bloody Vengeance in Appalachia: The Battle of Dug Hill/The Officer House Massacre

    Bloody Vengeance in Appalachia: The Battle of Dug Hill/The Officer House Massacre
    Aug 23 2025
    In March 1864, Union Colonel William B. Stokes and his cavalry were ambushed at Dug Hill, in Tennessee, leaving dozens of his men dead. Enraged, Stokes led a brutal raid on William and Cynthia Officer’s home, where Confederate soldiers, including their son John, were staying. Six were killed, and the family narrowly escaped destruction thanks to the courage of one of their slaves, Uncle Abe.

    This week we tell of the brutality of the Civil War, a story of vengeance, survival, and the high cost of that war in Appalachia.

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    17 m
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