Talking Leaves: The Genius of Sequoyah

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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

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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!