Appalachian gothic

He’s been traversing America to make a topographical survey and the most poignant parts have been distilled for an exhibition and accompanying book named American Artifacts. The 32 colour photographs…

mcdowell county, west virginia

I would like to put a small chapel on my property... maybe in the meadow, down by the creek.

Culture and images from Appalachia's coalfields

Appalachian Gothic < not my post // as an Appalachian American, I love this. (Bonus points for no mention of inbred!)

What terrors lurk in the mountains and hollows of some of the oldest mountains in the world...? My APPALACHIAN GOTHIC series unveils the story of one couple and their lifetime of descent into madness. Created by Vellectrum using Midjourney

The author’s culprits for the plight of coal-country residents include local politicians, absentee landlords and Alexander Hamilton. Beth Macy reviews ‘Ramp Hollow’ by Steven Stoll.

Articles on oral traditions, myths, old wives’ tales, fables, tall tales, legends, and ballad lore, back to 2006. Most recent articles appear first.