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What Medieval Calligraphy taught this Eagle River Lawyer | INDIE ALASKA

Greg Henrikson, a lawyer in Eagle River, became fascinated with Medieval History and delved into medieval calligraphy for the Historic Recrudescence Guild (HRG), a Medieval Re-enactment group. The HRG sets up a medieval village annually at the Three Barons Renaissance Fair in Anchorage, Alaska. Greg initially thought it would be easy, but soon realized he was mistaken.

What Medieval Calligraphy taught this Eagle River Lawyer | INDIE ALASKA

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  • Rising Star Wrestler overcomes tragedy in Wrangell | INDIE ALASKA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rising Star Wrestler overcomes tragedy in Wrangell | INDIE ALASKA

    S13 E10 - 14m 28s

    Wrestling is more than just a sport for young people living in many parts of rural Alaska. In Wrangell, the high school wrestling team is dominating the competition. Della Churchill leads the coed wrestling team as the team captain despite surviving tragedy in her family and in her small Southeast Alaskan community. Della's resilience, gratitude, and compassion for others have shaped this athlete.

  • The Joy of Burning a Good Gift | INDIE ALASKA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Joy of Burning a Good Gift | INDIE ALASKA

    S13 E9 - 5m 26s

    Every year for the last twenty years the community of Homer, Alaska has come together to take part in a temporary art project. The Homer Burning Basket asks those who take part to examine a word and apply it to their life while also using it as an opportunity to let go of the past and embrace what is.

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