Posts tagged history

On this day in history, science was silenced.  In the eyes of the Roman Inquisition, heliocentricity was a foreign and dangerous concept that undermined God’s …

As we know, numerous folklore tales and traditions heard in the Appalachian Mountains come from the native peoples. Today, we’re going to discuss the rich …

Appalachia is rich in its folklore. So rich, in fact, that in 1969, John Rice Irwin founded The Museum of Appalachia. This museum has authentic …

Cats have a long and revered history, with some of the most notable examples in ancient Egypt, where they were worshiped. Cats have even been …

On this day in history, a traitor fell on his own sword.  Julius Caesar is one of the most infamous figures in history, lauded by …

During the American Civil War, empty fields along the East Coast became a bloody battleground where the North and South clashed. It is estimated that …

Every city has its own unique history; different cities have distinct histories and timelines, depending on when they were founded. Johnson City has a long …

Appalachian GhostWalks invites curious travelers to step into the shadows of the region’s history. The lantern-led educational walking tours span across East Tennessee and southwest …

Dr. Jennifer Adler, assistant professor of history at ETSU, delivered a compelling gallery walk titled “Rendered in Place: History & Genealogy as Sacred Practices in …

East Tennessee is full of many historic sites, and today we’re going to dive into the third-oldest building in Knoxville, Tennessee, and what is considered …