Author: Ellery Weil
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Why One North Carolina Island Speaks a Centuries-Old English Dialect
On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.
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A deep dive into Dallas’ forgotten World’s Fair history
One of Texas’s largest cities hosted people across the globe at multiple world’s fairs. Learn about Dallas’ world’s fair history and the legacy it left.
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Why It Took Nearly a Century to Bring Halloween to Des Moines
Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
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How to Travel Around Europe Without Leaving Michigan
Want to explore European history and culture without boarding a flight? Check out Michigan’s best European-inspired sights and attractions.
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How Southwestern Virginia’s Autumnal Dessert ‘Stacks Up’—and Why It’s Having a Revival
Apple stack cake is an Appalachian favorite. Learn about the history of—and renewed interest in—this dessert.
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Celebrate the autumn equinox in Michigan at these 8 events
The autumn equinox is coming up, and Michigan is full of ways to enjoy it. Check out these autumnal activities across the Mitten.
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Songcatchers: The Fascinating Story of How Scholars Saved Appalachian Music From Extinction
At the turn of the twentieth century, academics traveled the Appalachians to save ancient music before it was lost. Learn how the legacy of the “songcatchers” lives on.
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A historian’s guide to living history in and around Detroit
You’ve studied Michigan history, but why not live it? Check out one historian’s guide to the best ways to bring history to life in Metro Detroit.
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How Iowa’s Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Came to Be (+ Top Spots to Try One)
Ready to go hog wild for Iowa’s favorite sandwich? Read up on the present, past, and future of pork tenderloin sandwiches in the Hawkeye State.
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I’ve been to the 2 biggest theme parks in Virginia—here’s how they compare
Choosing between a summer trip to Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion? Read a personal take on the two biggest theme parks in Virginia.