The Family Tree (Classic)

We go to Deep River, Connecticut – where the story of a botched bank robbery more than 100 years ago has taken on a life of its own as an urban legend. MORE: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-grave-of-xyz-deep-river-connecticut Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...  Afficher plus

There is a mirror said to reveal the truest, most precise reflection of oneself. It’s called the Aranmula Kannadi. The tradition of mirror-making has been passed down for generations by self-taught artisans in a small village in India. Journalist Eliot Stein has visited the villa ...  Afficher plus

Family Trees sure seem daunting, don't they? Once you get past your grandparents or great-grandparents it can quickly get confusing. Rae Anne Sauer from the Sons of the American Revolution National Headquarters in Louisville, KY has seen tons of people work to discover their fami ...  Afficher plus

On this episode of Our American Stories, Texan author Winter Prosapio shares the lessons she learned from The Giving Tree and her critique of how so many of us, like the tree, give until we have nothing left; Brian K. Broadway tells the story of how seeing a family of 3 living in ...  Afficher plus

Happy Earth Week! What has 3 trillion trees and one kid named after a birch tree?

Andrew & Polly's family tree has (at least!) 3 tree experts who give us just the tiniest glimpse into the wonder of all things arboreal. Thanks to Bay Area-based <a href='https://www. ...

On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Frohlich, author of "Aimless Life, Awesome God," tells the story of his German born grandfather William Burtner. Jim Johnson, a long time listener, shares his Christmas tree story.Support the show ( https://www.ouramericanstories.com ...  Afficher plus