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In most parts of the world, Hanukkah is a relatively minor Jewish holiday. The celebration’s grander roots in the United States trace back to a pair of rabbis from Cincinnati.
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The Fort Gower Resolves, signed by soldiers in November 250 years ago, was one of the first documents to express support for American independence.
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William DeHart Hubbard long-jumped more than 24 feet at the 1924 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic event.
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The podcast explores hundreds of years of history of the Shawnee tribes of Ohio and how they're reconnecting to the land today.
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Preservation Ohio recently released its annual list of Ohio’s most endangered historic sites. It hopes the list can push communities across the state to preserve the properties.
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The Dreamland Pool was once the cornerstone of Portsmouth’s community, but as a new documentary reveals, its story wasn’t always smooth sailing.
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Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works opened in 1874. Today, the walls are lined with tools from that time, and it still rings with the sounds of crackling fire and swinging hammers as workers craft copper kettles.
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The Sherman House in Lancaster purchased Gen. William T. Sherman’s sword at an auction last week. Museum officials say the monumental artifact will be used to help people connect with history.
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The murals painted onto Ironton’s floodwalls tell the story of the southeast Ohio city, from its first railroad to its once-professional football team. This summer, those murals are getting a fresh coat of paint.
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In the mid-20th century, Fran Taylor’s pioneering glassware company, Gay Fad Studios, shattered norms. Now, a couple in Lancaster is reviving its mission.