Home Scholars debunk myth of prehistoric giants in West Virginia Men Eight Feet Tall Once Roamed in Local Forests

Men Eight Feet Tall Once Roamed in Local Forests

An 1907 article in the Wheeling News helped popularize the ancient giants myth.

An 1907 article in the Wheeling News helped popularize the ancient giants myth.

Stay Connected

Latest Articles

West Virginia has become one of the first states to offer an organ donor option on hunting and fishing license applications.

Hunting, fishing applications include organ donor option

December 12, 2019

Visitors tour a line of decorated shops during the Bramwell Christmas Tour of Homes. (Photo: Mercer County CVB)

Bramwell Christmas tour adds new home being restored

December 11, 2019

A wild tom turkey puffs up in a West Virginia glade.

W.Va. autumn turkey harvest slightly below normal

December 11, 2019

A Hawks Nest State Park ornament hangs on a Christmas tree.

W.Va. Division of Natural Resources offers holiday gift ideas

December 10, 2019

Students are finding West Virginia colleges and universities ideal when outdoor recreation is a concern.

University promoting proximity to state, national parks

December 9, 2019