Mariel Rodriguez-McGill — Writer
Episodes 26
Ludlow Massacre
Examine the bloody history of Colorado coal miners' struggle for workers' rights.
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 MoreThe Original Coloradans
Discover The Ute Nation, the original residents of Colorado and their lasting impact on the state.
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 Dust Bowl
Revisit the dust filled skies of Southeast Colorado during one of the biggest environmental catastrophes in history.
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 MoreLiving West: Water
What happened to the Ancestral Puebloans of Mesa Verde and Goodman Point? Dive into this Southwest Colorado mystery.
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 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 MoreIndulgences of the West
From opium Joss Houses and Lydia E. Pinkham's Tonic to the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, discover the early addictions of the west.
Read MoreLast Stop 'til Denver
From Mary Cawker to Millie Booth, meet the pioneering women whose hard work and vision brought the oldest house in Denver to life.
Read MoreThe San Luis Valley
Examine the lasting impact of the cultural, artistic, and architectural contributions of Colorado's First Town.
Read MoreCinema on the Plains
Discover the glamorous Hollywood-style movie theaters that served as social hubs from 1910 to the 1950s.
Read MoreGateway to the High Country
Marvel at the engineering achievement of Colorado's most famous and frequently used tunnel, the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, and discover the tragedies it has seen since it opened in 1973.
Read MoreColorado Coined
Step inside the historic 1906 building, investigate the wild robbery of 1922, and discover the secrets behind the Denver Mint.
Read MoreLadies of the Mines
Discover the hardships, innovations and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado's mining bug.
Read MoreHotel de Paris
Amid Colorado's booming Silver Rush, Louis Depuy, a mysterious Frenchman, opened a first-class French restaurant and hotel in the mining town of Georgetown.
Read MoreCentennial Farms
With a rich history of homesteading, farming and ranching, Colorado boasts nearly 500 hundred Centennial Farms, which remain in operation and are run by descendants of the original families.
Read MoreCourthouses
The courthouses across Colorado are much more than judicial landmarks, their placement represents power and land status.
Read MorePerry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp
Housed today in Steamboat Springs, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp boasts alumni from Jose Limon, a pioneer of modern dance, to actors including Julie Harris and Dustin Hoffman.
Read MoreMountain Escapes
By stagecoach, then railroad, autobus and car, tourists have increasingly flocked to Colorado's mountains. Venture to Grand Lake and Steamboat to discover the history behind some of their favorite places to stay while making a mountain escape.
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