The ancient Egyptians sure loved gold, and it seems they saw human suffering as a small price to pay for the precious metal.

In his mining history column for Mining the West magazine, UNR mining history professor Eric Nystrom looks at the history of ...

In 1966, Simone wrote and performed “Four Women,” a musical portrait of different stereotyped Black women who were exploited ...

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Each week the Journal challenges its readers to test their local knowledge by identifying a historic location from days gone ...

Georgia witnessed an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining, a six-fold increase compared ...

Last month, the Trump administration nominated mining industry association executive Wayne Palmer to head MSHA.

Logan isn’t just another dot on the map of West Virginia – it’s a living, breathing testament to Appalachian resilience, coal ...

Morrison’s Drive Inn, a local institution since 1948, serves what many consider the best hot dogs in southern West Virginia. Their famous “home-wrecker” hot dog comes loaded with chili, slaw, onions, ...

In recent years the site has served as a backdrop for documentaries, films, and even pop culture phenomena like the James ...

Bramwell, West Virginia! Join me as we journey into the captivating history of Bramwell, West Virginia, a town that once ...

There are still parts of the UK where homes are eminently affordable - but that might not be the case for long as prices are ...