Invisible Histories
The Invisible Histories podcast unearths lost Pacifc NW stories, hidden histories, and forgotten places, and viscerally connects the public to experiences from the past. The monthly episodes unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connections for people alive today.www.invisible-histories.com Read our latest newsletter!Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, @invisiblehistoriesPNWWe are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.com.Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coopEdited by Elke HautalaListen Notes2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Episodes
The Lost Potter's Field: Modern Connections
Our Potter's Field research and memorialization project points to the past ways that people who died on the margins in Seattle and King County were treated leading up to 1912, and how their burial area was obliterated in the wake of the Duw…
Inside the King County Medical Examiner's Office
In this gripping episode of Invisible Histories, we take you behind the scenes of the King County Medical Examiner's Office (KCMEO) where death and the stories surrounding it come to life through the eyes of lead forensic medicolegal death …
Woven Tales: Reviving Scottish Folk Heritage
Have you ever wanted to move to Scotland, study folk magic, and help preserve ancient sites? Well we definitely do, and after today so will you!Welcome to our June episode of Invisible Histories: Woven Tales: Reviving Scottish Folk Heritage…
Cairn Cainine Detection, part 2
Welcome to our May episode: Part 2 of our interview with Cairn Canine Detection and the Case of the "Lost" Potter's Field!We had so much to talk about with the Cairn Canine Detection group that our May episode will continue the conversation…
Cairn Canine Detection
Welcome to our April episode: Cairn Canine Detection and the Case of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery!Have you ever wondered how dogs could help locate unmarked graves? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of canine detection and it…
Stephanie Johnson Toliver: Black Heritage Society
Welcome to our March episode: Voices from the Archives!Join us for an insightful conversation with Stephanie Johnson Toliver, the Executive Director of Black Heritage Society of WA for the past 7 years, and a longtime advocate for historic …
Cynthia Brothers: Vanishing Seattle!
Welcome to our February episode!It is time to dive into our own invisible histories! Alongside Cynthia Brothers, the founder of Vanishing Seattle, we discuss the existence of venues, clubs, and other businesses that were, and still are, bea…
Rebroadcast: Our interview on "The Bridge"
A rebroadcast of our visit with The Bridge in July 2024, with hosts Jean Godden and Julianna Ross.For January, we are rebroadcasting our lively visit with Jean Godden and Julianna Ross of their radio show, The Bridge, on KMGP 101.1, which a…
Unveiling Seattle's Street Trees
Welcome to our December episode! Step into the world of Seattle's street trees with our latest episode featuring Taha Ebrahimi, author of the book, Street Trees of Seattle. Discover how these urban giants connect us to the city's past and e…
Cemetery Mysteries in North Seattle
Welcome to our November episode, devoted to the beautiful Crown Hill Cemetery, located north of Ballard and west of Greenwood. And prior to that, we explore the mysterious history of the original Greenwood Cemetery, originally called Woodla…
Roadhouses Around Seattle
When you hear “The Roadhouse,” this might evoke thoughts of a glistening Patrick Swayze doing his own stunts while taming the Double Deuce in the 1989 cult movie of the same name, but roadhouses also have a diverse and storied past here in …
The Secret History of Nikola Tesla
Welcome to Invisible Histories Season 3 Episode 1! Our "back to school" September episode is all about the iconic and mysterious Nikola Tesla. Sharpen your pencils and fire up your oscillators!We had the pleasure to talk with Jeff Behary ab…
Balintore Castle
This month both Elke and Cari were on their respective vacations, visiting places near and far.In this episode, Elke shares her history with the Gen Con Tabletop Gaming Conference, which she's been directly involved with for over 11 years. …
Lake Ballinger
Since it’s a beautiful, warm summer day here in Seattle, this month’s episode features a short history of a beautiful lake with a mysterious island. You’ll find this lake on the southwestern corner of Snohomish County, on the edge of Edmond…
Madam Lou Graham
Welcome to Invisible Histories.Today we had the pleasure to host a virtual interview with author Hanna Brooks Olsen about her recently published book, “Notoriously Bad Character: the true story of Lou Graham and the Immigrants and Sex Worke…
A Return to the Potter's Field
Welcome to Invisible Histories! Tonight we bring you a special show like no other. If you've listened to the first three episodes -- and if not go back to Episode #1 -- we come to this podcast with a deep curiosity about the people who live…
How Can the Rolland Denny Mansion be Saved?
March 2024 was wild! We suffered technical issues in the form of a broken computer, which prevented us from getting this episode out in a timely manner. Thank goodness we are up and running again!Thank you to our listeners, the dedicated h…
Mini Episode February 2024
After a whirlwind January 2024, the Invisible Histories ladies regroup, try to tidy up the place, and catch up on what happened over the last month. Thank you to our listeners, the dedicated hundreds! Subscribe, share, and give us a review …
Marginalized voices from the Potter's Field
Welcome to Invisible Histories. Episode #3In this podcast we explore lost stories of marginalized people, hidden histories of forgotten places, and generally unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connections for people living a…
Lay of the Land
Welcome to Invisible Histories - Episode #2In this podcast we explore lost stories of marginalized people, hidden histories of forgotten places, and generally unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connections for people living …
Unearthing the "Lost" Potter's Field
Hello -- and welcome to “Invisible Histories” exploring Seattle’s lost stories, with Cari and Elke - Episode #1In this podcast we explore lost stories of marginalized people, hidden histories of forgotten places, and generally unearth some …
Introducing "Invisible Histories"
Welcome to “Invisible Histories” exploring Seattle’s lost stories. In this podcast we explore lost stories of marginalized people, hidden histories of forgotten places, and generally unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connec…