| High Plains History Archive |
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| 2010 episodes: Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec |
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 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 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) |
A 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 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) |
Discovery of Elasmosaurus - Mike introduces us to one of the pioneers in Paleontolgy, Benjamin F. Mudge. (aired 11/24/10) |
Discovery 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 Fossils - Mike Everhart spills the beans our well-kept secret. (aired 11/10/10) |
Early Oceans and Natural Resources - How the High Plains of today is due to the Oceans of yesterday. (aired 11/03/10) |
An 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 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 Church - Oklahoma Panhandle church has a new home in Texas. (aired 10/13/10) |
Cottonwood Ranch - An early day sheep ranch has become a Kansas Historical site. (aired 10/06/10) |
Mysterious Frenchy McCormick - A love story of the Old West. (aired 09/29/10) |
The Homestead Act - We'll take a look at legislation that helped settle the west. (aired 09/22/10) |
Hoosegow History - A visit to the early day jails in Ford County is planned for today. (aired 09/15/10) |
The Bone Business - A secondary industry came from the 'business of the buffalos' in the West. (aired 09/08/10) |
St. Joseph's Church - A look at the glorious structure in Damar, Kansas. (aired 09/01/10) |
Elkhart POW Camp - A German POW camp located in far Western Kansas during WWII is our topic today. (aired 08/25/10) |
Beaver County - Today we'll learn about the history of Beaver County, Oklahoma. (aired 08/18/10) |
Kit Carson Carousel - A grand carousel has a home in Kit Carson County Colorado. (aired 08/11/10) |
Santa Fe Building - An art deco masterpiece on the Amarillo skyline. (aired 08/04/10) |
Rabbit Drives - A look at a grim activity of the 'dirty Thirties'. (aired 07/28/10) |
The Last County - A look at the last county admitted to the state of Kansas. (aired 07/21/10) |
Hay 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 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) |