The Blue Fugates
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The blue Fugates of Kentucky were a family like none other. Donning either pale white or blue skin, this Appalachian family stood out.
Listen as we walk through the Fugate family line, dispelling untruths, and telling the whole story.
Sources:
Howstuffworks.com, DNAexplained.com, Historycollection.com, Blue People of Troublesome Creek, Ancestral Findings, MCMSNJ.net , More DNA stuff
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Chapters
1. Meet The Blue Fugates (00:00:00)
2. Myths About Martin And Origins (00:03:08)
3. Life In Troublesome Creek’s Isolation (00:07:58)
4. Stigma, Schoolhouse Cruelty, Survival (00:15:18)
5. The Hunt For A Medical Answer (00:21:23)
6. Methylene Blue And A Turning Point (00:26:13)
7. Genealogy Errors And Media Hype (00:31:08)
8. Last Blue Births And Press Intrusion (00:35:18)
9. Debunking Inbreeding And Lasting Legacy (00:41:32)
10. Painting, Folklore, And Setting The Record Straight (00:47:22)
11. Wrap-Up And Ways To Support (00:51:42)
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