Best Peculiar Nation Podcasts (2024)

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The Rough Corner: Welcome to Cafe Del Weirdo! 17:09

6h ago17:09

17:09

Dan returns with an espionage update, a big announcement and a new club for you to join... introducing Cafe Del Weirdo! A virtual, podcasty place to talk books, movies, albums, art - everything! Pull up a seat, peruse the menu and get voting. Join the Discord to get stuck in - head to Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Di…

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The Mountain Man: a Romanticized Symbol 3:18

1h ago3:18

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Rugged individualism is practically synonymous with the American West, and mountain men are the embodiment of that ideal. But the ideal tends to mask the real significance – and legacy – of mountain men in Utah.By Utah Humanities

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#51 Down the Rabbit Hole of Conspiracy: Danny Wallace and the Soup Spoon Spirit 1:34:23

3d ago1:34:23

1:34:23

"Make a 'fun investment'... do something pointless that tickles you in some way" Danny Wallace is a bestselling author, as well as a BAFTA, Arqiva and Sony-winning performer and presenter. His first book, Join Me, was the true story of a man who created a cult by accident. His second book, Yes Man – in which he decided to say ‘Yes’ to everything – …

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The Rough Corner: Disney's Darkest Secret, Crab Judges and The Hot Bath Balls Debacle 38:20

6d ago38:20

38:20

Dan and Spooky Al catch up on a weird few weeks. Dan's parents arrive with some game-changing footage from his childhood, Al's been searching in vain for the frozen body of Walt Disney, and the winner of the international crab joke competition is revealed! You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the …

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National Monuments to National Parks 3:35

8d ago3:35

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Utah is home to five national parks that protect stunning red-rock landscapes. All but one of them began as a national monument. What's the difference, you may ask? Learn all about it.By Utah Humanities

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#50 The Man, The Myth, The Werewolf: Josh Widdicombe and the Vanishing Twin 1:15:02

10d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

"The 90s was a great time to believe in aliens" Josh Widdicombe is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster who is a regular on our TV screens. He's starred in 30 series of the Channel 4 series The Last Leg, and alongside Nish Kumar on Hold the Front Page, which has just returned for its second series! Josh also co-hosts the hugely popular podcast …

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The Rough Corner: Into the Bowels of the National Poo Museum ft. Co-founder Daniel Roberts 34:22

13d ago34:22

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Inside the turdilly brilliant world of Daniel Roberts, co-founder and curator of the National Poo Museum, on the Isle of Wight. His aim is to change the way you think about such an amazing substance! Together we can break the poo taboo. Featuring sticky topics such as... how many celebrity poos fit inside a portable aquarium? How does our poo chang…

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Sacred Healing: Traveling Midwives in Early Rural Utah 3:36

13d ago3:36

3:36

Frontier life in late-nineteenth century Utah was rough. Today, many rural Utahns still struggle with access to medical care, but once upon a time midwives traveled throughout rural Utah, providing healthcare services to those in isolated areas.By Utah Humanities

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#49 "Some Crystal Hating Slaphead": Marek Larwood and the Sandown Clown 1:22:55

18d ago1:22:55

1:22:55

I talk to comedian Marek Larwood, who explores the legend of the Sandown Clown—a seven-foot-tall robotic alien clown that has become part of the Isle of Wight's peculiar heritage. I find out that he has an uncomfortable relationship with some elements of the paranormal, in ways you simply cannot predict. Marek runs the Cool Dudes Walking Club as a …

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The Rough Corner: The Lazy Code Hunter ft. Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck 55:27

19d ago55:27

55:27

Join me as I reunite with my Cryptid Factor co-host, the ever-fascinating Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck, for a whirlwind tour through the bizarre and the unexplained. From the profound Hebrew concept (or not) of coincidence, we traverse a spectrum of topics that defy explanation, how to find a lost shoe with another, how buying a wart can be the catalyst…

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The Jeffersonian Ideal: A Misfit for Utah 3:52

20d ago3:52

3:52

When the United States was was created in the late 1700s, Thomas Jefferson had a vision of a nation built by individual family farmers. Here in Utah – we love farmers. But did we really live up to Jefferson’s ideal?By Utah Humanities

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#48 The Goth From Grimsby: Dr Kate Cherrell and the Psychic Fingerprints 1:27:56

24d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

"I have friends who have refused to come into my house" Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer, researcher and public speaker specialising in paranormal history and popular séance. A former cemetery worker, she is the creator of BurialsAndBeyond.com, a blog exploring the stranger sides of life, death and what’s left behind. She has been internationally publi…

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The Rough Corner: The End of Days Eclipse ft. Dr Francis Young 29:24

27d ago29:24

29:24

Following the stunning eclipse over North America, should we be putting sun cream on our eyes? (No). Are astronomical phenomena a portent of terrible things to come? (probably not). But why are we still caught in a thrall by eclipses, comets and stars? Dr Francis Young, historian of religion and belief, has been collecting history's strangest theor…

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Roadside Motels 3:47

27d ago3:47

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Motels dotted Utah’s highways throughout the twentieth century, beckoning motorists to pull off the road and spend their tourist dollars in rural towns. Now that hotel chains dominate accommodation options, what happened to these locally owned motels?By Utah Humanities

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Trailer: The Final Haunting of Edgar A. Poe by Tamil Periasamy 1:07

28d ago1:07

1:07

A one-man play in which the author Poe recounts the most significant moments in his life leading up to the mysterious circumstances of his death. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.…

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#47 Map Man: Jay Foreman and the Ungoogleable Questions of the Universe 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

"Understanding the universe? It's like a pot plant trying to know its way around a garden centre" Jay Foreman is a musical comedian and 'nerd royalty' who has won critical acclaim for solo shows like Pretend You're Happy and We're Living in The Future. He is also known for his wildly informative, funny and successful Youtube shows Map Men and Unfin…

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Trailer: Peculiar Radio by Lengthy Tangent 0:30

1M ago0:30

0:30

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 93.3 WSCP-FM The Scoop rules the airwaves in the city of Peculiar Springs... until 15 seconds of dead air threatens their livelihoods, their community standing, and the station itself. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-…

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Trailer: Big Dad Energy by Jamie Campbell Creative 0:57

1M ago0:57

0:57

From critically-acclaimed comedian Jamie Campbell, Big Dad Energy is a comedy special about fatherhood...from a guy who doesn't have any kids. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.…

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Trailer: Face of Many Beasts by ThornCreek Films 1:13

1M ago1:13

1:13

"Face of Many Beasts" is an episode of the anthology horror series "Thorn Creek." It tells the story of Elizabeth, a young girl in a puritanical village who is sold into a polygamist marriage by her parents. Haunted by recurring sights of a three-headed goat, Elizabeth is sure that the Devil is lurking in the surrounding woods, but she soon discove…

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Trailer: Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective by Faux Fiction Audio 0:30

1M ago0:30

0:30

Join Faux Fiction Audio as we follow the adventures of Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective! Mickie McKinney, a small, middle school boy who takes it upon himself to solve the cases that plague the halls of Maple Ridge Middle school, seeking justice for those who need it, from mysterious cafeteria food that no one can identify, to lost pets, and everythi…

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Trailer: The Unexpected Storytelling Podcast by Erik Bergstrom 1:44

1M ago1:44

1:44

Bizarre tales to stun, frighten, and delight you. Each with their own little twist. They are, after all...quite unexpected! Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.By Atlanta Fringe Festival

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Trailer: Roxx Populi by Taylor Geu 1:00

1M ago1:00

1:00

Roxx Populi was a Supervillain staging Superhero fights for the Deep State. Until she quit, and dedicated herself to stealing the corpse of her “nemesis” Captain Wraythe. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer starting May 20 at www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.…

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Trailer: BINDERS by The On and Off Theatre Workshop 0:49

1M ago0:49

0:49

When the apocalypse occurs with little warning, can three inexperienced people and a bunch of binders save the future of humanity? In this brash comedy about climate change — What could be funnier? — three astronauts hurtle through space on a mission to Mars. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Audio has to offer star…

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Trailer: Tex X and the Temple of Pork by Four-Eyed Jacks Productions 0:59

1M ago0:59

0:59

Tex and Goopy come to the aid of Bernice and the Women's Pork Society against the pig-rustling Men For Bacon. Our heroes experience the wonders of unrequited love, the despair of deep, dark jail cells and the mystery of the legendary WPS Temple of Pork in this exciting adventure. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta Fringe Au…

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Trailer: The Murder of Steamboat Willie by Nation Animation 0:52

1M ago0:52

0:52

Steamboat Willie, the iconic cartoon that launched Disney’s empire, has entered the public domain. He’s also been MURDERED! Cartoon fans Ryan and Brooke must journey into the dark, inky heart of cartoonish corruption and conspiracy as they attempt to solve The Murder of Steamboat Willie. Listen to this full episode and all the other shows Atlanta F…

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Trailer: Interstellar Song Contest by Skysail Theatre 1:32

1M ago1:32

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The final round of the 668th Interstellar Song Contest will be broadcast live across the solar system for one night only! Witness the finest musical talents in the galaxy as five finalists compete for the 1st place prize - cast your votes and crown the winner! Audiences will be delighted by the glitz, glam, and star power only found at the grand fi…

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The Rough Corner: A Haunted Sinking Ship and LA's Name Dropping Spirits ft. Lindsay Kaye of 'Lively Ghosts' 32:26

1M ago32:26

32:26

While Dan ponders a loop-the-loop mystery from his hotel in Turkey, Lindsay Kaye of fashion brand Lively Ghosts joins him to talk about haunted Los Angeles, a ghost ship that's still sinking (while accepting tour groups) and the benefits of taking a 'death course' at school. And if you missed it... Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is takin…

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Ghost Towns: An In-Person History Fix 3:29

1M ago3:29

3:29

Did you know that Utah is haunted? Our state has an estimated one hundred ghost towns. While reasons for their abandonment vary, ghost towns throughout rural Utah have one thing in common: our desire to idealize a lost past and try to connect to it in real time.By Utah Humanities

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#46 The Man Who Doesn't Know: Marcus Brigstocke and the 5-Star Ghost 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

"You have to believe there's a power greater than yourself" Marcus Brigstocke is a writer, actor, presenter and performer. A fixture on TV, radio and the Edinburgh Fringe, Marcus’ live performances sell out across the country. His book God Collar, focused on the 'God-shaped hole' that opened up in his life following the death of his best friend, an…

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The Rough Corner: WEIRDOS GOES LIVE! 27:20

1M ago27:20

27:20

Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, a…

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Boom & Bust: Topaz Concentration Camp 3:29

1M ago3:29

3:29

During World War II, a city of more than 8,000 people rose out of Utah's desert for three years, and then returned to dust. Find out more, after this.By Utah Humanities

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#45 Breaking Legs, Stealing Thunder: Omid Djalili and Eternity Attacks 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

"The clouds rolled away, and a voice came into my head..." Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian comedian and actor. Not only acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand-up comedians, but he has also featured in many major films. Omid has loads of dates scheduled for his new show, Namaste, starting in October and running to 2025. His la…

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The Rough Corner: Havana Syndrome, Exclusive New Nessie Footage, and a Growling Eel 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

So-called 'Havana Syndrome' is mysterious illness reported by US officials in their Embassy in Cuba, and others around the world. Fresh developments have cast fresh doubt on the cause, as the mystery deepens. Dan Vergano, Senior Opinion Editor at Scientific American, has been following the story since day dot. Also, the mystery of the Terracotta Wa…

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Orderville & the Great Pants Rebellion 3:21

2M ago3:21

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The rural Utah town of Orderville was once a communal utopia – until a single pair of pants scandalized the whole settlement.By Utah Humanities

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#44 How To Cheat Britain's Got Talent: Daliso Chaponda and the Malawi Prayer Syndicate 1:11:53

2M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

"The afterlife is like an airport lounge" Once billed as Malawi's only comedian, Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent and has since performed to sell-out audiences around the world and become a regular on TV and radio. Daliso is also the writer, creator, and host of his Rose d’Or nominated BBC Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere. You ca…

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The Rough Corner: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The Hunt for the World's Funniest Crab Joke ft. The Crab Museum 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

Do you think you have the funniest crab joke in the world? Do you dream of holding a trophy above your head to a round of rapturous a-claws? Then don't be shellfish and enter the World's Funniest Crab Joke Competition! To shell-ebrate International Crab Day on 26th April, Europe’s only Crab Museum and Chump’s Comedy are teaming up to find the great…

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Swaner: The Nature Preserve at the Center of Change 3:29

2M ago3:29

3:29

This week learn about one family who made it their mission to preserve nature in the heart of a growing city – and they succeeded!By Utah Humanities

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The Glitch: The Weird and Wonderful Women of Tarot ft. Cat Willett 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

Happy International Women's Day! Discover the hidden stories of tarot and divination, traced through the lives and contributions of Lady Frieda Harris, Marie Anne Lenormand, Pamela Colman Smith, and Rachel Pollack - with author and illustrator, Cat Willett. Her upcoming book, The Women of Tarot: An Illustrated History of Divinators, Card Readers, a…

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#43 Be Funny or Die: Joel Morris and the Magic of Dopamine Dealers 1:37:37

2M ago1:37:37

1:37:37

"Laughter is the noise you make when you feel safe" Joel Morris is a British comedy writer and part of a comedy writing duo with Jason Hazeley. He is best known for his work on a collection of parody Ladybird books, and has written scripts for popular shows like That Mitchell and Webb Look, A Touch of Cloth, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, and the Ph…

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The Rough Corner: Exploring Weird Ireland with 'Unofficial' Tour Guide Brinsley McNamara 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

Hoping for St Patrick to heal your aching back? Desperate for a roadside shrine that will rid you of warts? Sounds like you need Brinsley McNamara and his beautifully odd Tiktok and Instagram account @WeirdIreland. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord chan…

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Community Cookbooks 3:41

2M ago3:41

3:41

Before food blogs and Pinterest, Utah women shared their best recipes in community cookbooks. More than just recipes, these books kept rural foodways and food culture alive.By Utah Humanities

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#42 Science and Fiction: Tom Shakespeare and the Curious Cases of 'Nobelitis' 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

"Once you believe... anything becomes possible" Tom Shakespeare is a social scientist and bioethicist, an academic who writes and talks and researches mainly about disability, but also about ethical issues around prenatal genetic testing and end of life assisted suicide. He's also been a stand-up comedian, and has his first fiction novel out on Mar…

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The Rough Corner: Weird Medieval Guys ft. Olivia Swarthout 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

Data scientist by day and queen of medieval memes by night, Olivia Swarthout is the brains behind internet sensation 'weird medieval guys' on Twitter @WeirdMedieval - she's also just released a brilliant book called Weird Medieval Guys: How to Live, Laugh, Love (and Die) in Dark Times, and co-hosts a podcast called, of course, Weird Medieval Guys! …

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Carbon College and Utah’s Educational Revolt 3:32

2M ago3:32

3:32

Back in the 1950s, Utah’s budget-slashing governor J. Bracken Lee wanted to close the first institution of higher education in eastern Utah – which he actually helped establish! But Utahns balked at his plan and stopped it.By Utah Humanities

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#41 Ancient Clickbait: Dr Campbell Price and the 'Spinning Mummy' 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

"People brought in lottery tickets... they thought the statue would enhance their chances of winning" Dr Campbell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester - one of the UK's most significant Egyptology collections. He is curator of the exhibition 'Golden Mummies of Egypt', and author of an accompanying b…

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The Rough Corner: Cleaning Lady who Foiled MI6 Plot to Snatch the Holy Grail 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

New research has revealed how British spies attempted to take the 'Holy Grail' in a plot that wouldn't look out of place in an Indiana Jones movie. In steps Sabina Suey, a bold, brave and brilliant Spanish cleaner. Madrid-based journalist Simon Hunter tells Dan all about it. Plus, death by cake and the world's perennial lost & found. You can get in…

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“The Most Noble Subject:” Utah’s Landscape Inspires Artists 3:26

3M ago3:26

3:26

Nineteenth-century painters used Utah’s impressive landscape to promote an awe-inspiring vision of the American West through their art.By Utah Humanities

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#40 These Paranormal Lives: Kit & Rory and the Dublin Gorilla Man 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

"I would love to know what intergalactic child support looks like" Rory Powers and Kit Grier Mulvenna are the powerhouses behind This Paranormal Life, a comedy podcast investigating the strangest paranormal cases, finding the truth inside the mystery. Did you hear about the man who had a close encounter of the seventh kind? How about the UFO which …

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The Rough Corner: Cursed Bears, Alien TV Takeover and Biblical Time Travel ft. Tommie Trelawny 37:12

3M ago37:12

37:12

Tommie Trelawny is creator of the YouTube channel Hochelaga and a biblical scholar. Don't forget to check out his investigative podcast, The Interruption, in collaboration with Stak. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of like…

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Putting the Carbon in Carbon County: Divergent Identities Lead to Divorce 3:26

3M ago3:26

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The creation of Carbon County in 1894 resulted from a rift between Mormon agriculturalists and non-Mormon miners, and illustrates the struggle over identity in rural Utah.By Utah Humanities

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