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January 30, 2012

Town Gunsmith

The gun is part of America’s creation story. Gunsmith George Suiter describes the technology of this potent tool.

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January 23, 2012

I am murdered

A tale of murder in the final chapter in a great man’s noble life. Chris Hull tells George Wythe’s story.

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January 16, 2012

The Polite Academy

The manners of the parlor codify the feminine culture. Kristen Spivey keeps up appearances in The Polite Academy.

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January 9, 2012

Arming the Continent

New information continues to emerge from the excavation of Anderson’s Armoury. The tin shop is found, beginning a new exploration of the trade. Meredith Poole updates.

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January 2, 2012

Meet the Cooper

The coopers’s cask is one of mankind’s strongest constructions, and the ubiquitous container for shipping items wet and dry. Meet cooper Ramona Vogel to learn more about the trade.

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December 26, 2011

Great Hair

Hear tales of hair farms, shaved heads, yak fur, and wigs rigged with live ammunition, told by wigmaker Betty Myers.

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