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High Plains History Archive
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2010 episodes:   Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct   Nov   Dec
first birds with teeth First Birds With Teeth - Not nearly as rare as hen's teeth, there once were millions of birds with teeth filling the Western Interior Sea.
(aired 12/29/10)
The giant ginsu sharkThe Giant Ginsu Sharks - Ever wonder where those fantastic TV knives got their name?  Forget about Ron Popeil.  Mike will give us the real deal.
(aired 12/22/10)
The MosasaursThe Mosasaurs - Big, hungry sea lizards are looking for a meal.  What's on the menu?  Chef Mike has something cooking for the biggest appetite.
(aired 12/15/10)
fish within a fishA Fish Within A Fish - What's world famous and was literally stumbled upon in a Kansas pasture?  Mike tells us today.
(aired 12/08/10)
Early PaleontologyEarly Paleontology - If you think you have a hard time on your commute, just imagine transporting fragile fossils by horse-drawn-wagon!
(aired 12/01/10)
Early Paleogologist Discovery of Elasmosaurus - Mike introduces us to one of the pioneers in Paleontolgy, Benjamin F. Mudge.
(aired 11/24/10)
Discovering of ElasmosaurusDiscovery of Elasmosaurus - There is a monster in the deep waters of the Western Interior Sea that may cause you to abandon your summer beach party.
(aired 11/17/10)
Kansas FossilsKansas Fossils - Mike Everhart spills the beans our well-kept secret.
(aired 11/10/10)
Ocean Covered KansasEarly Oceans and Natural Resources - How the High Plains of today is due to the Oceans of yesterday.
(aired 11/03/10)
Ocean Covered KansasAn Ocean Covered the High Plains?  - What do you mean an ocean covered the High Plains?  Where did it go?
(aired 10/27/10)
The Western Interior SeaThe Western Interior Sea - High Plains History is going waaay back in time when our land was very different looking.  In fact, there was no land!
(aired 10/20/10)
Gray Community ChurchGray Community Church - Oklahoma Panhandle church has a new home in Texas.
(aired 10/13/10)
Cottonwood RanchCottonwood Ranch - An early day sheep ranch has become a Kansas Historical site.
(aired 10/06/10)
Frenchy McCormickMysterious Frenchy McCormick - A love story of the Old West.
(aired 09/29/10)
Homestead ActThe Homestead Act - We'll take a look at legislation that helped settle the west.
(aired 09/22/10)
Hoosegow HistoryHoosegow History - A visit to the early day jails in Ford County is planned for today.
(aired 09/15/10)
Bone BusinessThe Bone Business - A secondary industry came from the 'business of the buffalos' in the West.
(aired 09/08/10)
St. Josephs ChurchSt. Joseph's Church - A look at the glorious structure in Damar, Kansas.
(aired 09/01/10)
Elkhart POW Camp Elkhart POW Camp - A German POW camp located in far Western Kansas during WWII is our topic today.
(aired 08/25/10)
Beaver CountyBeaver County - Today we'll learn about the history of Beaver County, Oklahoma.
(aired 08/18/10)
Kit Carson CarouselKit Carson Carousel - A grand carousel has a home in Kit Carson County Colorado.
(aired 08/11/10)
Santa Fe BuildingSanta Fe Building - An art deco masterpiece on the Amarillo skyline.
(aired 08/04/10)
Rabbit Drives Rabbit Drives - A look at a grim activity of the 'dirty Thirties'.
(aired 07/28/10)
The Last County The Last County - A look at the last county admitted to the state of Kansas.
(aired 07/21/10)
Hay Meadow MassacreHay Meadow Massacre - A county seat battle in Southwest Kansas brought mayhem and murder to what is now the Oklahoma Panhandle.
(aired 07/14/10)
Candian River Wagon BridgeCandian River Wagon Bridge - Crossing the Canadian was not always an easy task, but today it's a 'walk in the park', thanks to some dedicated Hemphill County residents.
(aired 07/07/10)

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