History
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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Travel back in time by visiting Virginia City’s Historic District
Once a silver rush destination, now a tourist town, Virginia City attracts about two million visitors every year.
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The 7 biggest true crime cases in Nevada history
True crime has enraptured Nevadans many times over the years. Check out these murders, kidnappings, and more to learn about our state’s wild history.
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From blue jeans to the Ferris wheel: 9 things invented by Nevadans
Let’s take a closer look at nine things invented by Nevadans and how they went on to change life as we know it.
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This stone cabin endured in Reno high desert for over 80 years. Then it was gone
The historic stone cabin had been at that spot for so long that it felt like it was going to be there forever. Then one day, it disappeared.
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7 ways to honor Juneteenth in Nevada
Looking for ways to honor and celebrate Juneteenth in Nevada? Here are different things you can do in the state around June 19.
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Here’s a look at four parks lost over the past 120 years.
From bathhouses and petting zoos to Wild West replicas and log flume rides, Northern Nevada has had a long history of amusement parks geared for summer fun. Most are gone, but their legacy lives on in street names and repurposed structures. Here’s a look at four parks lost over the past 120 years.
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11 best movies set in Nevada
From its mountains to its deserts and Las Vegas, Nevada is the perfect backdrop for films. These 11 movies set in Nevada will make you proud to be from here.
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Gone but not forgotten: 5 Las Vegas attractions that no longer exist
The following five Las Vegas attractions no longer exist, from an Old West town to an elaborate water park.
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Blast from the past: Nevada’s bizarre nuclear testing culture
Between 1951 and 1992, significant nuclear weapons tests lit up Nevada skies. The atomic mushroom clouds and bursts of light are still a pop culture phenomenon.
