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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.


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We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at [email protected].


Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coop


Edited by Elke Hautala


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2025


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True Crime Society & Culture History Documentary
Update frequency
every 26 days
Average duration
56 minutes
Episodes
23
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Salem Secrets: Unraveling the Witchcraft Crisis of 1692

Salem Secrets: Unraveling the Witchcraft Crisis of 1692

In this enthralling episode of Invisible Histories, we delve into the dark and complex narrative of the Salem Witch Trials, exploring the societal and historical contexts that led to one of America's…

01:30:52  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
The Lost Potter's Field: Modern Connections

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 ar…

00:51:45  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
Inside the King County Medical Examiner's Office

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…

01:08:13  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Woven Tales: Reviving Scottish Folk Heritage

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: Wov…

01:03:36  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Cairn Cainine Detection, part 2

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 M…

00:49:25  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Cairn Canine Detection

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 fas…

00:44:00  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Stephanie Johnson Toliver: Black Heritage Society

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 yea…

01:10:57  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
Cynthia Brothers: Vanishing Seattle!

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…

01:05:35  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Rebroadcast: Our interview on

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…

01:03:09  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
Unveiling Seattle's Street Trees

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 g…

00:44:51  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Cemetery Mysteries in North Seattle

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 Gre…

00:51:31  |   Mon 11 Nov 2024
Roadhouses Around Seattle

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…

01:15:05  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
The Secret History of Nikola Tesla

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…

00:51:37  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
Balintore Castle

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 d…

01:07:57  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Lake Ballinger

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 o…

00:43:06  |   Wed 17 Jul 2024
Madam Lou Graham

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 Lo…

01:12:28  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
A Return to the Potter's Field

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…

00:42:35  |   Wed 08 May 2024
How Can the Rolland Denny Mansion be Saved?

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!

Th…

01:30:00  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Mini Episode February 2024

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…

00:30:57  |   Sun 18 Feb 2024
Marginalized voices from the Potter's Field

Marginalized voices from the Potter's Field

Welcome to Invisible Histories. Episode #3

In this podcast we explore lost stories of marginalized people, hidden histories of forgotten places, and generally unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully m…

01:03:23  |   Wed 03 Jan 2024
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