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Lump of Coal
I’ve been thinking about Santa Claus and the lump of coal threat from folklore. Thinking about it in relationship to this month, which...
Rosemary Feurer
Dec 27, 20166 min read


The Mine Wars on PBS' American Experience
Don't miss "The Mine Wars" on American Experience January 26 9pm EST (but check local listings). The 2 hour broadcast features...
Rosemary Feurer
Jan 24, 20161 min read


Coal Miner's Day and New Beginnings
Today is October 12th, Coal Miners Day. It used to be a big deal in Illinois, a day of commemoration when thousands of miners took a day...
Rosemary Feurer
Oct 12, 20143 min read
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