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Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most influential and iconic artists of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with her unique vision and style. Born on November 15, 1887, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, O'Keeffe's journey as an artist was marked by a deep connection to nature, a bold approach to form and color, and a fearless commitment to her artistic vision. Her paintings, which ranged from intimate flower studies to sweeping landscapes of the American Southwest, challenged traditional notions of art and paved the way for generations of artists to come. Early Life and Education...

In April 1974, a group of thieves tunneled beneath Roswell Street in Marietta, Georgia, and blasted their way into the Cobb Exchange Bank vault—only to be mocked for escaping with just $1,000. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a far bigger mystery and the story of a career bank robber whose daring heists and prison escapes made him a legend. This is Robbery, Inc. from Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Marietta Daily Journal.

This is a history of the country of Georgia from the ancient Colchis/Iberian culture to modern day, and delving into the folk lore, national stories, and other cultural items. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/subscribe

A produção mescla jornalismo e radioteatro para resgatar a trajetória de brasileiras - conhecidas e anônimas - que, muitas vezes, foram invisibilizadas ou não tiveram o reconhecimento merecido por atos de pioneirismo, coragem e talento em suas áreas.

"Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot" tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The immediate cause of the riot in Augusta, Ga. was the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held by police in the county jail. During the riot, six Black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. In a collaboration, students at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts join GPB in telling this story.

Salvation South editor Chuck Reece comments on Southern culture and values in a weekly segment that airs Fridays on GPB Radio. Salvation South is an online magazine inspired by hope, healing and — most importantly — the desire to create a place on the web and a community of people where civil conversation can happen. We celebrate the culture of the South, and discuss issues of importance to our region.

Fifty years ago, Gladys Knight and the Pips unveiled their masterpiece -- Midnight Train to Georgia. This documentary podcast take you behind the scenes where the music makers themselves tell you the remarkable back story of this iconic pop record -- including the struggles and setbacks that derailed the recording sessions, as well as the long, challenging journey Gladys and the Pips endured before they finally arrived at their defining moment.Credits: Ian T. Shearn: creator, writer, executive producer.Robin Garb: narrator, music supervisor, editor.Vince DiCola & Kenny Meriedeth: underscore...

The Northeast Georgia History Center staff and guests explore the historical context and significance of everything from pop culture to local history in this light-hearted and educational podcast.