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National Geographic: The dark history of South Carolina’s beguiling blue dye
Summary
In National Geographic: Indigo was once so vital to the state people called it “blue gold.” As interest in the dye reignites, historic sites are shining a light on its past.
Photo editing by Maura Friedman.
Photography supported by The Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting
Indigo is making a comeback in South Carolina—here’s where to find it
Indigo was once so vital to the state people called it “blue gold.” As interest in the dye reignites, historic sites are shining a light on its past.
Nationalgeographic.com
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