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The Hidden History of Los Angeles

The Hidden History of Los Angeles

Robert Petersen

The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Hidden History of Los Angeles episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Hidden History of Los Angeles for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Hidden History of Los Angeles episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Palm Trees HHLA70

Palm Trees HHLA70

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10/16/21 • 26 min

In this episode, guest host Leah Treidler tells the story behind the city's iconic palm trees.

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Discovering Griffith Park and an Interview with Casey Schreiner HHLA54
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07/01/20 • 27 min

This episode features an interview with Casey Schreiner regarding his new book "Discovering Griffith Park: A Local's Guide."

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - St. Francis Dam Disaster HHLA5

St. Francis Dam Disaster HHLA5

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12/06/13 • 15 min

Everyone has heard the story of Los Angeles stealing water. But what is lesser known is that a dam that was built to store water from the Owens Valley collapsed in 1928 resulting in the death of at least 600 people.

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Chicana Artivistas and an Interview with Martha Gonzalez HHLA64
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06/01/21 • 57 min

This episode features an interview with Martha Gonzalez, lead singer of the L.A. band Quetzal, about her book "Chicana Artivistas: Music, Community, and Transborder Tactics in East Los Angeles."

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80

Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80

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06/15/23 • 22 min

Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - L.A. Names: Wilshire Boulevard HHLA56

L.A. Names: Wilshire Boulevard HHLA56

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08/01/20 • 7 min

This episode explores the origin of the name Wilshire Boulevard.

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - A Place at the Nayarit and an Interview with Natalia Molina HHLA74
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04/14/22 • 42 min

This episode features an interview with Natalia Molina about her new book, "A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community."

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Chinatown Massacre HHLA3

Chinatown Massacre HHLA3

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09/18/13 • 13 min

In 1871, approximately 500 Los Angeles residents, almost one tenth of the city's population, laid siege to L.A.'s original Chinatown and lynched 18 Chinese immigrants, making it the largest incident of mass lynching in American history.
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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Bunker Hill and an Interview with Nathan Marsak HHLA61
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03/16/21 • 42 min

This episode features an interview with historian Nathan Marsak regarding his new book "Bunker Hill Los Angeles."

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The Hidden History of Los Angeles - Mack Robinson's Pasadena HHLA24

Mack Robinson's Pasadena HHLA24

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04/02/16 • 15 min

This episode tells the story of Mack Robinson, a silver medalist who came in second to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, as well as his relationship to his hometown of Pasadena.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Hidden History of Los Angeles have?

The Hidden History of Los Angeles currently has 93 episodes available.

What topics does The Hidden History of Los Angeles cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Robert.

What is the most popular episode on The Hidden History of Los Angeles?

The episode title 'Palm Trees HHLA70' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Hidden History of Los Angeles?

The average episode length on The Hidden History of Los Angeles is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Hidden History of Los Angeles released?

Episodes of The Hidden History of Los Angeles are typically released every 36 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of The Hidden History of Los Angeles?

The first episode of The Hidden History of Los Angeles was released on Aug 17, 2013.

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