Bitter Lamentations: Reviving a Polish Lenten tradition in Youngstown
Through "Gorzkie Żale," Polish Catholics in Youngstown find a new home at St. Columba Cathedral to preserve their sacred music, language, and heritage.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified after 157 years
After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.
The story behind the mystery paddle is weirder than you think
Hazard a Guess Mystery Item No. 1300 was an “initiation paddle that was used in a paddling line by the Ohio State Patrol as well as colleges and others upon graduation."
Cabin fever and the surprising history of early American butter prints
Columnist Paul Locher how Ohio pioneers fought cabin fever by carving intricate butter prints, creating early American folk art and a clever way to brand farm goods.
