Tief unter den Bergkuppen und Tälern der Appalachen liegen dunkle Mächte begraben, die dort vor Äonen eingesperrt wurden. Doch in den düsteren...
Down in the hollow, one may hear echoes of the drills that bore into the hillsides, eking out mines with seams so narrow in some places that miners had to move through on their knees. That is history speaking to us.
Stunning pictures show a man holding snakes on his head at the Church of God in Pine Mountain, Georgia, a man showing a snake to a child and men with their hands and arms held over fire.
Fifty years after LBJ declared a War on Poverty in America, LIFE presents a series of photos by John Dominis from eastern Kentucky in 1964.
The Most Beloved American Writer (Louisa May Alcott), Norman Rockwell, 1937, oil on canvas, Collection of George Lucas. Shows Jo March, protagonist of the novel and surrogate for Alcott, in the act of...
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The following will be a supernatural topic yet few people are aware that its origins are actually in the bible and the most amazing accounts of this is recorded and confirmed with eyewitnesses. This…
I wandered into the weird part of the internet again this morning, through the doors of a snake-handling church in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, to be specific. I stumbled upon a peculiar documentary from 1977, an in-depth portrait of a snake cult that exists still to this day, in a ti
Check out these rare photos of Georgia during The Great Depression...
Appalachia and the Ozarks is a region in the United States that is characterized by it's rugged landscape, steep slopes, and mountainous areas. This region encompasses all of West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Sadly this region is also generally know as an economically poor area and most of the residents who inhabit Appalachia and the Ozarks are stereotyped as "hillbillies." The residents of this area are highly isolated and there is few occupational opportunity beyond mining. San Diego, California has little to nothing in common with this region when it comes to culture, topography, and economic opportunity. A Glimpse into Appalachia Mountain Areas: Appalachia and the Ozarks region is famous for it's extensive mountain ranges which contribute to isolation and economic depravity. San Diego also is nearby a few mountain ranges but they enhance economic opportunity, beautify the landscape, and are not a barrier to residents. The Cuyamaca Mountains are located to the east of San Diego County and run northwest to southeast. The are part of the Cleveland National Forest and several small towns can be located within these mountains including Julian and Pine Valley. The Cuyamaca Mountains were known as a gold mining region during the gold rush era but once the gold rush ended the mining site was shut down and is now a museum. The Laguna Mountains run along a section of eastern San Diego County for approximately 20 miles. They are bordered by the Cuyamacas on the west and Colorado Desert on the east. There is a small village aptly named Mount Laguna within the mountains with a population of about 80. Cuyamaca Mountains Laguna Mountains Population Differences: The Appalachian and Ozark area is comprised of predominantly white residents who are conservative both politically and religiously. San Diego is much more diverse to say the least. This city is intermixed with Caucasian, Mexican, African-American, and Pacific-Islander residents. San Diego is also very politically liberal and supports a large gay community. Hillcrest, an area in San Diego County, is a well-known homosexual community. San Diego's population is predominantly Catholic (67%), followed by the Mormon Church (3.8%), Southern Baptist Church (2.2%), and the Presbyterian Church (2%). About 17% of the population is classified as other. Hillcrest- neighboring gay community Economics: The residents of states within Appalachia and the Ozarks are very poor and have the largest amount of poverty of any predominantly white area in the United States. San Diego is generally a wealthier area but still boasts a 14.3% poverty percentage in all of San Diego County according to www.city-data.com. There is not much educational or occupational opportunity in Appalachia past a high school diploma and working in the mines. In San Diego there is significantly more occupational opportunity and 35% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher and 13.4% has a Master's degree or PhD. Stereotyped "Hillbillies" in Appalachia Surfers
Een fotoserie door Magnum-fotograaf Bruce Gilden.
Hardcover| 8 x 9.5 inches | 240 pages | 150 black and white photographs West Virginia University Press, 2012 | $29.99 Between 1934 and 1943, ten photographers: Elmer “Ted” Johnson, Walker Evans, Ben Shahn, Arthur Rothstein, Carl Mydans, Edwin Locke, Marion Post Wolcott, John Vachon, John Collier, Jr., and Arthur Siegel, visited West Virginia as …
