The World Between 9: The West Virginia Coal Wars Pt. 3. | Michael Bowman

On December 6, 1907, a mine explosion occurred in Monongah, West Virginia. It was the worst mining disaster in U.S. history - and exemplary of the dangerous life of coal miners. | American Experience | PBS

2016 Flashback: In January, The Mine Wars told the story of West Virginia coal miners' bitter battle for dignity at the dawn of the 20th century. The struggle over the material that fueled America led to the largest armed insurrection since the Civil War. You can watch "The Mine Wars" streaming free: http://to.pbs.org/2iJk8Z0 | American Experience | PBS

In the grim history of mining wars, it wasn't just explosions and cave-ins that miners feared. Some sheriffs were basically paid muscle who enforced killings. Starvation and disease were just as deadly. If you want to learn more, be sure to follow for similar content. #mininghistory #darkhistory #laborwars #coalmining #harlancounty | Hillbilly Crime

On December 6, 1907, a mine explosion occurred in Monongah, West Virginia. It was the worst mining disaster in U.S. history - and exemplary of the dangerous life of coal miners. | American Experience | PBS