Julie Speer — Writer
Episodes 36
Pueblo Border Wars
Colorado's once industrial capital has long been the battleground for competing countries and interests.
Read MoreLudlow Massacre
Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.
Read MoreThe Boettchers
Discover the rags-to-riches story of one of Colorado's most pioneering families, both in business and philanthropy.
Read MoreColorado Constitution
Colorado's top lawyers and historians unravel the unintended consequences of the state's constitution.
Read MoreColorado Philanthropy
From the beginning of its settlement, Colorado has demonstrated a legacy of giving and philanthropy.
Read MoreBent's Fort
During the height of the Fur Trade, Bent's Fort was a great western hub of commercial and cultural exchange.
Read MoreThe Original Coloradans
Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.
Read MoreUniversity of Denver
The first 150 years of the University of Denver are explored in this Colorado Experience.
Read MoreU.S. Air Force Academy
Uncover the secrets of the United States Air Force Academy with a look at the significant events, landmarks and accomplishments throughout its first 60 years.
Read MoreThe Manassa Mauler
Explore the humble beginnings of the Colorado native who came out of the mining towns of the Rocky Mountains to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion: the Manassa Mauler, Jack Dempsey.
Read MoreColorado's Cold War
The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant manufactured the plutonium trigger used in every nuclear weapon produced in the United States. Discover the local impact of a global conflict.
Read MorePope John Paul II
Take part in the largest gathering in Colorado history. Pope John Paul II's visit to Colorado in 1993 drew participants from all over the country - and the world.
Read MoreThe Smaldones: Family of Crime
Discover the legacy of Clyde Smaldone, the head of Denver's most notorious organized crime syndicate.
Read MoreSand Creek Massacre
November 29, 1864 marks a dark time in Colorado's history. Commemorate the tragic attack on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho settlement.
Read MoreJusticia y Libertad
Explore the roots, the art, the injustice and the empowerment of Colorado's Chicano Movement.
Read MoreJewish Pioneers
Relive the War of the Currents. Discover the eccentric personalities racing to spark history in Telluride.
Read MoreHydro Power
Relive the War of the Currents and discover the eccentric personalities racing to spark history in Telluride.
Read MoreBoggsville
Explore the booming 1866 town on the Eastern Plains and the colorful characters who lived there until tragedy struck in the 1880s.
Read MoreThe Sheriff
As El Paso County's first sheriff, Rankin Scott Kelly helped pursue the Espinosa Brothers and found himself in numerous shootouts with notorious outlaws.
Read MoreNational Western Stock Show
From rodeos and parades to auctions and cowboy art, discover the globally known event that has occurred annually since 1906.
Read MoreSpeer & the City
Meet the controversial Mayor who's City Beautiful vision built Denver's Civic Center Park and parkway system in the last 1890s.
Read MorePleasant Hill Bus Tragedy
Delve into 1931 when a winter blizzard took the lives of five children who were stranded in a school bus.
Read MoreMiss Opportunity: The Life & Times of Emily Griffith
Meet the women whose lasting legacy on education lives today, even as her murder remains an unsolved mystery.
Read MoreGarden of the Gods
A look at the history and beauty of the Garden of the Gods, a treasured park and tourist attraction near Colorado Springs that boasts stunning red rocks and breathtaking views.
Read MoreBig Thompson Flood
When the skies opened on July 31, 1979, few anticipated this summer storm would result in the deadliest flash flood in Colorado's recorded history.
Read MoreThe Stanley Hotel
Widely known for inspiring Steven King's 1977 novel, "The Shining," The Stanley Hotel's legacy goes beyond a history of paranormal activity.
Read MoreDana Crawford
In the early 1960s preservationist Dana Crawford launched her own plan to preserve Denver's historic buildings dating back to the 1860s. Over 50 years later her legacy can be seen throughout the city.
Read MoreThe Tabors
During the Colorado Silver Boom, Horace Tabor, known as "The Bonanza King of Leadville," landed in the Centennial state becoming one of the richest silver barons in history.
Read MoreKKK
From the Grand Dragon to known KKK appointees in the police, mayor's and governor's offices, Colorado once had the 2nd largest Klu Klux Klan Membership in the United States. Discover the sordid history of the KKK in Colorado and the impact they had on Catholics, Jews and African Americans in early 1920s, and the courageous individuals who fought against their establishment.
Read MoreMountain Biking
From the Denver Athletic Club's Pikes Peak summit in 1891 to Buffalo Soldiers' ride to Yellowstone in 1897, mountain biking has long had a place in Colorado. With its modern debut in 1978, Crested Butte has led the state in creating single track and inspiring other towns to cater to this now Olympic sport.
Read MoreDenver Mountain Parks
Since the 1910s the Denver Mountain Parks system has grown to forty-six public parks. Meet those who had the foresight to preserve these epic spaces, and understand why it is vital to preserve them for Coloradans and tourists alike.
Read MoreThe Gang of 19: The ADA Movement
Nineteen people cast aside their wheelchairs in 1978 and blocked city buses deemed inaccessible to the physically disabled. They inspired years of advocacy in Colorado and across the nation, helping the Disability Rights Movement gain momentum that would culminate in the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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