Tag: cherokee

Duwali’s Sword

by Steve Garrett, posted in Within The Realm

Chief Bowles or Duwali was a name familiar across the American Frontier two hundred years ago. As headman of the Cherokees west of the Mississippi River, he saw his people through many a trying time. His favor was curried by the many rulers and would-be rulers of the territories where the Cherokees resided. As a gesture of friendship, he was given a sword by soon-to-be Texas President Sam Houston. That sword is now in Tahlequah, the Capital of the Cherokee Nation, but how it got there is a story you need to hear.

Talking Leaves: The Genius of Sequoyah

by Steve Garrett, posted in Season Three, Within The Realm

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With no formal education and speaking only his native tongue,  Sequoyah developed his Talking Leaves, the writing system he developed for the Cherokees. Although he died over 180 years ago, recent events pertaining to the language have a direct link to the Cherokee genius! Hear the story, click the link below!

 

Do It Yourself Diplomacy: Let’s Talk About Lovely County

by Steve Garrett, posted in Episodes, Season One, Within The Realm

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You won’t find Lovely County, Arkansas anywhere on a map. As a matter of fact, most of what used to be Lovely County, Arkansas lies in Oklahoma. But just because it’s gone doesn’t mean that the short existence of the County doesn’t play a big role in the history of the area. Click on the podcast to learn more about Lovely County!