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The Folklorist

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  • 2012-2016
  • 1 Season
  • NewTV
  • Documentary
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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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Cast & Crew See All

John Horrigan
Host
Andrew Eldridge
British Soldier
Steve Russo
Control Room Technician 02

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

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.

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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