# The Art Box - Episode 429 - I Saw A Bobcat!!! - or Exploring History with Professor Mills Kelly

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Podcast: [The Art Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-box-6894734)
Published: 2026-04-27T05:44:36+00:00
Episode link: https://vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-box-episode-429-i-saw-a-bobcat-or-exploring-history-with-professor-mills-kelly/
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Duration seconds: 3316

## Resource

In this episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with Mills Kelly, a retired history professor whose work bridges the worlds of storytelling, education, and public engagement. From decades in academia to creating a podcast on the history of the Appalachian Trail, Mills shares how curiosity, patience, and archival discovery shape his process. Together, they explore the idea that history, much like a long trail, is something we move through, question, and rediscover along the way. It’s a thoughtful conversation about learning, humanity, and the quiet ways we can all contribute to making the world a little better, one step at a time. Learn more about Professor Kelly at: https://millskelly.net/

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