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Pulitzer Prize Winners of Alabama
The Pulitzer Prize, established in 1917, is one of the top awards for journalists and writers, and it has been presented to several Alabama authors in a variety of categories. The fiction winners include T.S. Stribling's Depression-era...
Mobile and Mardi Gras
Now largely a secular festival, Mardi Gras originated as a Christian celebration. The season runs between the Feast of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday in the spring, culminating in the revelry of Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday")....
Transportation in Alabama
Alabama’s history and development are in large part a result of the evolution of transportation in the state. With its hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, water transport was the most significant means of travel during the territorial...
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALABAMA
Welcome to your free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. This site offers articles on Alabama's famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more.
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