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Reconnecting Roots
Jul 1, 20215 min read
Farm-to-Fork: How One Trailblazer Changed American Dining Forever
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne If you’re like me, and you’ve ever been to a farm-to-fork restaurant, you’ll know how it pretty much ruins all...
Reconnecting Roots
Jun 4, 20215 min read
From the Civil War to Hallmark: the History of Mother's Day
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne My dad and I have this tradition where we get up early every Sunday morning and drive together to get coffee...
Reconnecting Roots
May 13, 20215 min read
How Horses Galloped Their Way Into American History
Today we’re going to dive into the history of the horse, discovering how they changing everything from hunting to the police!
Reconnecting Roots
Apr 8, 20215 min read
Why America Loves National Parks
Why is it that we are so drawn to the idea of a “national park”? Is it because of the beauty? The untouched wilderness?
Reconnecting Roots
Mar 4, 20217 min read
Why My Family Moved from Ireland to America
If your family lineage traces back to a country other than America, have you ever wondered why, exactly, they moved here in the first place?
Reconnecting Roots
Feb 4, 20214 min read
How Trains Affected Everything From Travel to Funerals to Television
Today, we'll look at the lesser-known stories of how trains changed America forever!
Reconnecting Roots
Jan 7, 20214 min read
Where Did All of Our Diets Come From?
When did the idea of the “diet” begin? Didn’t our ancestors supposedly just eat raw red meat all day with no concern for their cholesterol?
Reconnecting Roots
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Podcast Season 2, Ep. 1: "Why Vinyl Still Matters in the Digital Age"
Vinyl records allow us to listen to music that goes back several generations. But how did this audio format stay relevant for decades, while
Reconnecting Roots
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Celebrate and Let Celebrate: Holidays in Modern America
It’s December, which means the world has officially kicked into a new, very familiar mode: "the Holidays". But what does that mean, exactly?
Reconnecting Roots
Nov 5, 20204 min read
What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
What did the first Thanksgiving look like, and how does it differ from our “traditional” Thanksgiving feast of today?
Reconnecting Roots
Oct 7, 20204 min read
"No Irish Need Apply": How Irish Immigrants Overcame Adversity
When you think of the Irish, do you think of leprechauns? Or do you think of a hard-working people, rich in history and lore?
Reconnecting Roots
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Reconnecting Roots Apparel is Now Available!
WRITTEN BY: Ryan Estabrooks Have you ever been watching “Reconnecting Roots” or listened to our podcast and thought “I love this stuff! I...
Reconnecting Roots
Sep 11, 20204 min read
How Travel Changed the Lives of Refugees on the SS St. Louis
Travel connects us to other places and cultures around the world, but it can also provide an important means of refuge.
Reconnecting Roots
Aug 27, 20205 min read
How Freedom of Religion Began in America
Religious freedom is a core part of America today, but it wasn't always that way. So how exactly did it become such a big part of the US?
Reconnecting Roots
Jul 13, 20204 min read
How Technology Changed the Music Industry
Our host, Gabe McCauley, had the chance to sit down with Nataly and Jack to discuss just how—and how much—the industry has grown.
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Dec 17, 20191 min read
Stream Reconnecting Roots on YouTube TV
Starting in December of 2019, Reconnecting Roots Season one is now available to stream on YouTube TV! Local public television and PBS...
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Oct 2, 20191 min read
"Reconnecting Roots" Profiled in the Columbia Daily Herald
Read the Columbia Daily Herald’s article about the creation of “Reconnecting Roots”
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Aug 22, 20191 min read
Listen to Episode 6 of the "Reconnecting Roots" podcast!
America's land has been here for centuries - but what does it take to preserve it for centuries to come?
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Aug 13, 20191 min read
Listen to Episode 5 of the "Reconnecting Roots" podcast!
Learn how One-room Schoolhouses laid the foundation for education in America
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Aug 2, 20191 min read
Listen to Episode 4 of the "Reconnecting Roots" podcast!
For many kids out there, a bicycle is a fun toy to ride around on. But for some Americans, it’s the difference between having a job and not
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