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Chronicles Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

22 Episodes 2022 - 2023

Episode 1

Rum Runners Part 1

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

When Prohibition tried to shut down all access to alcohol, Lake Erie provided a path back to it. What kept the liquor flowing?

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Episode 2

Rum Runners Part 2

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

As Prohibition continued in the US, inventive characters found paths around the law. Connections deepen between communities on both sides of the lake. Watch part two of Rum Runners. Chronicles is an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life with engaging storytelling and powerful videography during Chronicles on WQLN PBS.

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Episode 3

The Legacy of Charlotte Elizabeth Battles

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

A beloved community figure and bank owner defied the federal government to support her community during the Great Depression. Charlotte Elizabeth Battles was a woman like no other. The Legacy of Charlotte Elizabeth Battles is the third episode of Chronicles, an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life.

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Episode 4

The Visit

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

Delve into the perplexing tale of Erie's UFO sighting, recounted by eyewitnesses who experienced the unexplainable firsthand. Gathered at the beach for a simple picnic, they found themselves thrust into a realm of uncertainty as a strange light danced across the sky, leaving them questioning the very fabric of reality. Their report to the authorities sparked an investigation by none other than the United States Air Force, under the scrutinizing lens of Project Blue Book. Yet, despite their efforts, the truth remained elusive, shrouded in mystery as the Air Force concluded their findings. But the intrigue doesn't end there! Our conversation touches upon the recent acknowledgment by the U.S. government of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), shedding new light on an age-old enigma. Tune in as we navigate through the shadows of skepticism and belief, exploring the contours of truth in Erie's UFO saga. From skeptics to believers, the debate rages on, leaving us to ponder the cosmic mysteries that linger in our skies.

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Episode 5

The District: Saving Erie's Character

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

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Episode 6

Erielhonan: Those Who Came Before, Part 1

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

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Episode 7

Houses of Faith: Beyond the Brickwork

Wed, Dec 14, 2022

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Episode 8

A Chronicles Christmas Carol

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

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Episode 9

Gong Show: The Erie Blades

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

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Episode 10

Houses of Faith: Beyond the Brickwork - "Spaces"

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

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Episode 11

Joyce Savocchio - Part 1

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

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Episode 12

Pithole City: The Ghost of America's Black Gold - Part 1

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Not far from Erie lies the birthplace of the American oil industry making millionaires of some while killed others. Now little more than ruin, why did this once booming City die?

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Episode 13

Joyce Savocchio: Part II

Wed, Mar 22, 2023

Part II of an appreciation of Erie's first female City Council Member, City Council President, and thus far only female Mayor, Joyce Savocchio.

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Episode 14

Lake Erie, Our Kin: Part 1

Thu, Apr 6, 2023

This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.

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Episode 15

Lake Erie, Our Kin: Part 2

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.

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Episode 16

Tulio Defeated

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

In 1965, the Erie Democratic Primary between Lou Tullio and Mike Cannavino was a showdown between two of the city's most identifiable politicians. The results and the aftermath ended up effecting the landscape of Erie for a quarter century

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Episode 17

Houses of Faith: Beyond the Brickwork - Part III

Wed, May 10, 2023

Part III to the history of some of Erie's churches, the role that faith played in shaping Erie, and the role religion plays in its future.

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Episode 18

Pithole City: The Ghost of America's Black Gold - Part II

Wed, May 24, 2023

Not far from Erie lies the birthplace of the American oil industry making millionaires of some while killed others. Now little more than ruin, why did this once booming City die?

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Episode 19

Harry T. Burliegh, Prelude

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

The life and legacy of Harry T. Burleigh. In this first part, we recount Burleigh's upbringing in Erie as a talented young man living in the shadow of America's Reconstruction.

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Episode 20

Bellwether: The Political Evolution of Erie - Our Power

Wed, Jul 5, 2023

Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?

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Episode 21

Bellwether: The Political Evolution of Erie - Our Struggle

Thu, Jul 6, 2023

Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?

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Episode 22

Bellwether: The Political Evolution of Erie - Our Hope

Sun, Jul 9, 2023

Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?

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