Kentucky history

Native Americans have been in Kentucky for over 12,000 years. The Kentucky Antiquities Act protects discovered archeological and burial sites in the state. Even when they are found in the middle of the largest UPS airport in the world.

Sure enough, but there was a huge problem with the consideration, so it was scrapped in favor of Washington DC.

Almost 70 years ago today. Did Billy Ray and Lucky actually save Hopkinsville from an alien invasion?

If you love chewing gum, you have a Louisville pharmacist to thank for it.

Here's a little piece of forgotten Kentucky history about a Henderson man who once spent 12 hours ALOFT over the Ohio River while kite surfing.

Daniel Boone's gravesite is the top tourist attraction in Frankfort KY. But there's some mystery surrounding his burial. Are he and his wife Rebecca REALLY buried in Frankfort Cemetery?

The Kentucky farmer who discovered millions in gold coins has come forward anonymously to discuss finding the 'Great Kentucky Hoard.'

A monument shaped like the Washington Monument and made of coal is part of a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Appalachians.

This group of determined Kentuckians made sure folks in Appalachia had access to books in the early 1900s. On horseback through all kinds of weather and terrain, they started some of the state's first libraries.

Now abandoned and decaying on the Ohio River, this vessel has had many lives from a luxury yacht, to serving in two world wars, to starring in a music video, But how did it get from New Jersey to Kentucky? -->

Before getting fired from his job as a telegraph operator, this brilliant mind lived in a small shotgun house in Louisville's Historic Butchertown.

You can take a large step back in time with a wonderful opportunity presented by Fort Boonesborough State Park.