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February 5, 1898. Witnesses report a giant orange fireball reflected in the glacial waters of Alaska's Lynn Canal. At the height of Klondike gold fever, the Clara Nevada disappeared into an epic storm - taking passengers and priceless cargo with it. Was the explosion an accident or a robbery gone wrong? Did Captain C.H. Lewis make off with $165,000 ($13.6 million in today's currency) in raw gold? Or was the sinking a case of a sea-weary steamer meeting an untimely end?

Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada is an engrossing blend of scientific exploration and personal adventure. Clarence King describes the ascent of Mounts Tyndall, Shasta, and Whitney with a scientific poet’s eye, and makes the grandeur of the cliffs, the peaks, the glaciers, and the meadows of Yosemite Valley come alive through his remarkable gifts of portrayal. King describes nature like a master painter while his portrait of the people of California 20 years after the Gold Rush finds engaging expression in a subtle shift of style.

Here, we go deep into the heart of Nevada, uncovering one song, one story, and one secret at a time, all within a day-trip from our basecamp in Tonopah. From hidden tales of the Wild West to supernatural melodies that defy scientific understanding, each episode promises a thrilling journey through the soul of the Silver State.

The listener should not be conned into thinking Nevada is only desert and casinos. Nevada gained its statehood because of its incredible wealth in gold and silver mines. Many mining towns in Nevada are now ghost towns but interesting pieces of Nevada's history and well worth a visit. The state's geology dates back to the Stone Age and its tales of train robberies, lynchings, and Indian battles are all explored here in this book.

Nevada Public Radio presents an 8-part podcast series on the culture, issues, and perseverance of Nevada’s Indigenous Peoples. This series is made possible, in part, by the financial support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

USS Nevada (BB-36) was America's first modern battleship. When its keel was laid in 1912, kings and emperors still ruled much of the world. When it finally slipped beneath the waves in 1948, America was the undisputed global superpower.

The Westside Slugger is the powerful story of civil rights in Las Vegas and Nevada through the eyes and experience of Joe Neal, a history-making state lawmaker in Nevada. Neal rose from humble beginnings in Mound, Louisiana, during the Great Depression to become the first African American to serve in the Nevada State Senate. Pushing through racial and civil rights hurdles and becoming a lifelong advocate for social justice, his dedication and determination are powerful reminders to always fight the good fight and never stop swinging.

Interviews with authors of University of Nevada Press books.

History, Culture, Mining, Agriculture, Hunting, Local Events and Activities.

Eat Like a Local, Las Vegas by Author Lindsay N. Klipper offers the inside scoop on some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada has to offer. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

Join the artists of Nevada Conservatory Theatre for a backstage look into the making of the world premiere production of The Human Comedy, adapted by Thom Babbes and based on the novel by William Saroyan. This five-episode series explores the collaborative creative process from concept to realization in this unique and uncertain time of COVID-19. Follow the director as he works with Nevada Conservatory Theatre artists and artisans to bring this new theatrical adaptation to the NCT stage!