Who are the Appalachian People? Documentary Part 2

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I don't know a whole lot about the original inhabitants of Appalachia, but my dad has passed down some information he learned from his great grandfather, an Eastern Cherokee who passed down our Deer Clan clanship, some of the Tsalagi language, and stories from his ancestors. One particularly interesting story he passed down regards the mound where our his people's townhouse was built in the Cherokee town of Nikwasi. He stated that the mound had already been there when his ancestors arrived and that it had been made by people who had lived there long before and that they were not an Iroquoian language speaking peoples like we Cherokee were. I wish I had more to share, but that's about all I know in that regard.

My Mom and her family are Appalachian. Even though they are gone now, those roots still run in me. This country is rich in its abuses towards people. I am glad to see the people of Appalachia making a come back in these small towns and not letting the history die. Thank you Josh for this great series! 🙏🏻

Thanks for including indigenous and black history

i was born and raised in the appalachia mountains. no matter where i went after turning 18 they knew i was from that area. best folks you will ever meet. i visit couple times a year to see my family which all still live in the mountains. i miss that area way of life is easy and simple (work hard or die hungry ). drugs have destroyed the area i from and was the reason for joining the military and deciding to raise my family else where but it will allways be home

Absolutely loved all of the history in this video!! So much I didn’t even know about. You’re such a beautiful story teller, Josh, truly! 🤎

Olmecs- glad you mentioned them.Quite an advanced and formidable presence in Central America. Terrific history here Josh. Nicely narrated. Video clips are great. Cheers.

Excellent from every vantage point - a powerful narrative, research-based information, vibrant video and still photography, and, as always, the music. "Vae Victis" is an apt term indeed! (I had to refresh my memory of the meaning...). Very nicely done, Josh!

Excellent video. We can hear and see how passionate you are about your heritage. Fascinating information, and you are certainly right about the stereotypes. Thank you for the history lesson.

Love you tell where the Appalachia word comes from and the correct way to pronounce it

I have seen many videos about West Virginia and being born and raised there and now 74 years old would love to see all those videos compiled in a library of sorts and more added as time goes on, same apply to Mountain Roots videos. Such as shame to see it all wasted for future generations. God bless.

This was so incredible!! I had no idea about the original inhabitants. GREAT work!!

Wow Josh, this was exceptionally good. So clearly well researched and well put together. You've just grown in leaps and bounds since you started the channel. Keep on!! 🥰

Great job!! This is incredible. This is history that needs to be told.

thank you for endeavoring to tell the true store of my people. may God bless you and your work.

Great set of videos Josh! These two are my favorites. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. God bless.

This series is so inspiring,, on a personal level. While I understand a small amount about my German-Irish linages I now understand their is so much more to learn..thanks again Josh..

Proud Appalachian European American here!

Thank you! You have done the Appalachian people a much deserved service! It's SAD how so much of our history was "controlled" by a few in the US.

Wow! This video was awesome! Appalachia has some really rich history. It is so fascinating to learn the early history. Hopefully this video along with all the others will show just how the Appalachia people have been wronged in so many ways and stigmatized unfairly. Thanks for setting the record straight. Keep the videos coming!