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Charleston Time Machine

Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the pas... Read more

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Episode 262: Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 2

Episode 262: Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 2

The cheapest and simplest form of bathing in early South Carolina was an ancient practice shared by numerous cultures ar... Read more

21 Jul 2023

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Episode 261: Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 1

Episode 261: Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 1

Before the advent of air conditioning and running water in the Charleston area, Lowcountry residents of all descriptions... Read more

14 Jul 2023

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Episode 259: Charleston's Third Ice Age: The Big Chill

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Episode 258: Sullivan's Island: Property of the Crown and State, 1663–1953

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Episode 254: Charleston's First Market and Place of Public Humiliation

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