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Colorado Experience
Ladies of the Mines
Discover the innovation and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado’s mining bug.
Indulgences of the West
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Indulgences of the West
Season 3 Episode 302 | 26m 39s | CC
A lack of regulation and easy access to potent tinctures made for fun times in the Wild West, but oftentimes led to addiction and health concerns for a large part of Colorado’s early population. Indulge in the strychnine-laced whiskey and opium-based laudanum of early Colorado.
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