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The Folklorist
The Folklorist is NewTV's Emmy® Award-winning television series that offers a captivating look at some of the lesser-known stories in history.
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Episode 1
Boston Molasses Flood, Boston Massacre, New England's Dark Day, the Christmas Truce
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
The Folklorist explores the Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, one of the starting points in the American Revolution with the Boston Massacre, an enigmatic day in New England's history with the Dark Day, and a temporary stop in World War I with The Christmas Truce. Also featuring Campfire segments with Neil Armstrong, Santa Claus, Demons, and Babe Ruth.
Awards
- 2013 - Emmy - Outstanding Writer Program - nominated
- 2014 - Emmy - Outstanding Editor Program - nominated
- 2014 - Emmy - Outstanding Program - Host / Moderator - nominated
- 2014 - Emmy - Outstanding Photographer - Program - nominated
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