Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis
Digital Content Specialist & Host of Curiosity Trek
Andrew Davis graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2012, with his bachelor’s degree in history. He started his career in a video editing internship at SCETV’s Columbia location, and now serves as the Digital Content Specialist for scetv.org and KnowItAll.org. Andrew has been at ETV since 2017, and is able combine his passion for history with video production skills to create digital content for the Digital team. The series he produces are Curiosity Trek!, History In A Nutshell, and History In A Nutshell Shorts.
Stories
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The Grimké Sisters | Carolina Snaps
Brooke McDermott and Andrew DavisNovember 09, 2023These two sisters were key factors in the abolition movement in South Carolina and were the first white female abolitionists to be recognized nationally. Angelina and Sarah Grimké were raised in Charleston, South Carolina to a slave-owning planter family in the early 1800’s... -
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps
Andrew Davis and Brooke McDermottNovember 02, 2023One of the most notorious battles to occur on United States soil took place in Camden, South Carolina almost 250 years ago. The Battle of Camden occurred on August 16th, 1780. The night before the Battle of Camden, the patriots, who were led under General Horatio Gates... -
Honoring Native American Code Talkers | History in a Nutshell Extra
November 01, 2023Native American “Code Talkers” played a crucial role in the allied victory in World War II. Coined by the U.S. Marine Corps, a “Code Talker” is the term given to American Indians who used their tribal languages to send secret coded communications on the battlefield. Although... -
The History Behind Rainbow Row in Charleston | Carolina Snaps
Brooke McDermott and Andrew DavisOctober 26, 2023Rainbow Row is a highly popular tourist attraction located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Although these buildings look bright and new, these houses date all the way back to the 1700’s. The row consists of 13 pastel brick homes which showcase distinct... -
No Tricks, All Treats with SC Folklore!
October 25, 2023The weather is cooling off, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, gold and brown. You know what that means... YES, it's that time of year! Halloween is upon us once again! For the 2023 spooky season, South Carolina ETV is bringing some... -
Why Do We Like to Tell Scary Stories on Halloween? | History in a Nutshell Extra
October 24, 2023One possible origin for telling scary stories around Halloween is found thousands of years ago with the Celts of ancient Ireland! These Celtic Pagans worshipped the earth, and during their festival called Samhain they built bonfires and held ritual sacrifices to pay homage...
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