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Nobody Knowz with Callie ZamzowUncovering Boise’s Hidden Stories with Mark IversonThis week on Nobody Knowz, we sit down with the historian behind IdaHistory—Mark Iverson. From haunted tales to forgotten landmarks, Mark is on a mission to uncover Boise’s hidden past and share the stories that shape our city.
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City Cast BoiseStrange but True Stories From Boise’s Rowdy PastBefore our city became the family-friendly capital we enjoy, it was a rowdy western town fueled by gamblers, fortune-seekers, and scandals. In this rerun conversation, IdaHistory founder Mark Iverson is testing host Lindsay Van Allen’s knowledge of the wild stories lurking in Boise’s past.
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2025-09-1023 min
Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #10 - A Very Biased History of the Lynching of Black AmericansAfter the Civil War concluded in 1865, and the failure of Reconstruction in the South, the white citizens of the southern states unleashed a system of race based terrorism on black Americans so severe it caused The Great Migration northward, wherein black southerners emigrated in mass to northern cities and towns to start new lives. In the North, tragically, they'd face the same type of systematic violence they did in the South on a smaller scale, but no less savage. The terror was called lynching and it was perpetrated by various brutal means, not just hanging. The legacy of lynching can...
2025-01-221h 31Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #9 - LA Fires, TikTok Ban, & RIP President CarterThank you to the Trendy Dads for their cover of The B-52's "Private Idaho."
This week Mark and London dive into more current events such as the tragic New Orleans terrorist attack, the Las Vegas cyber truck attack, the Resnick family and how they tie to the Los Angeles fires, the upcoming TikTok ban, the passing of President Jimmy Carter and his human rights advocacy, Trump's recent comments about Canada and Greenland, as well as his shift on H1-B visas, and of course Idaho representative Heather Scott advocating to roll back gay marriage in America.
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Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #8 - United CEO, the Fall of Assad & Drones Over JerseyWe got away from following a specific subject matter this episode and focused on some relevant topics in the news right now. Between the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, UFO's spotted over New Jersey, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, there's a lot of history in the making happening before our eyes.
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Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #7 - UFO Hearings and Investigations Part 2Do UAPs, better known as UFOs, exist? Have they flown over the Boise Foothills? The possibility exists many say and the Boise area and Idaho happen to be hot-spots for unexplained phenomena. Project Sign started in 1948 and was succeeded by Project Grudge the following year, both projects were eclipsed by the more famous Project Blue Book in 1952. Blue Book lasted until 1969, offering proof that the government took such claims, whatever the truth may have been, seriously. All three investigatory projects took place, in part, in and around Idaho, and the term "flying saucer" was even coined by a Boise resident...
2024-12-171h 01Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #6 - UFO Hearings and Investigations Part 1Do UAPs, better known as UFOs, exist? Have they flown over the Boise Foothills? The possibility exists many say and the Boise area and Idaho happen to be hot-spots for unexplained phenomena. Project Sign started in 1948 and was succeeded by Project Grudge the following year, both projects were eclipsed by the more famous Project Blue Book in 1952. Blue Book lasted until 1969, offering proof that the government took such claims, whatever the truth may have been, seriously. All three investigatory projects took place, in part, in and around Idaho, and the term "flying saucer" was even coined by a Boise resident...
2024-12-101h 01Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #5 - Assassinations From Idaho to YemenFor as long as humans have formed civilizations, and probably before, we have assassinated our leaders. Some deserved what they got, while others did not, but then again, opinions - even educated ones - are relative. It was a shame, I think most non-shitty humans can say, that Adolph Hitler never was assassinated though attempts were made, while the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. was a national, even world, tragedy. London and Mark talk about many known and lesser known assassinations, including the "explosive" ending of one of Idaho's first state governors on this episode of the Highway to Hi...
2024-11-071h 41Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #4 - The Truth About The Amityville Horror and The WarrensRecorded on September 18, 2024.
There are a few foundational horror movies that live in the cultural consciousness of America, films that shocked and frightened the more innocent population of the United States of the past. The Exorcist awakened the fear of demons among us, not to mention within us, in 1973, while the Texas Chainsaw Massacre made travelers weary of stopping in small town America for gas and snacks the following year. From Rosemary's Baby to Halloween, the genre of horror took off in the 1970s, leading to the tremendous output seen in the 1980s. The Amityville Horror closed out...
2024-10-301h 29City Cast BoiseThe Terrifyingly True Story Behind Boise’s Murder HouseHave you heard of the Boise Murder House? The 1910 home in South Boise has been the subject of local urban legends and ghostly tales for decades. But according to Mark Iverson from IdaHistory, the true story of this notorious home is even more sinister than the eerie rumors. Want some more true local stories? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter, where you’ll get a rundown of what’s going on in the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this October 30th episode:BetterHelp - get 10% off at better...
2024-10-3020 minHighway to History PodcastHighway to History #3 - Crabbing, Cocaine and The Truth About The Deadliest CatchOur guest Phillips Hayman is an HONEST mechanic that I myself use! He can be reached at: (208) 421-0895.
There's a mystique surrounding crabbers and fishermen risking it all in some of the most dangerous environments on earth to reel in a good catch. From fishing for Salmon in far north-coastal Alaska, to crabbing for kings in the Bering Sea, you need to be tough to hack it! London and Mark recently sat down with mechanic, fisherman and crabber Phillips Hayman to talk about life lived on the edge of civilization where big personalities compete for fish and too...
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Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #2 - Ruby Ridge & The Conspiracy PyramidRecorded August 23, 2024.
Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode we have our first guest, Timothy Guill, a historian, a lecturer at Boise State University, a father, a veteran, as well as an expert in conspiracies in the United States and the psychology behind them. We talk about the Ruby Ridge incident in Northern Idaho, the Waco Massacre, the Tuskegee Experiments, and the anti-semitic roots within many of the more absurd conspiracies theories. History isn't always pretty folks, but it's what got us here today.
2024-10-161h 57City Cast BoiseEerie Tales of Boise’s CemeteriesBoise’s cemeteries might seem quiet and peaceful during the day. But they hold some creepy, sinister stories from our city’s past. IdaHistory's Mark Iverson joins host Lindsay Van Allen to share where you can find the gravestones of the Treasure Valley’s most notorious criminals, and which is the most haunted. Plus, Mark’s sharing the wild story behind Boise’s infamous mummy.Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.Learn more about the sponsor of this October 10th episode...
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Highway to History PodcastHighway to History #1 - America is ComplicatedRecorded August 14, 2024.
Join writer/historian Mark Iverson and writer/history-enthusiast London Talbot as they discuss the nuance of history. This episode covers topics like Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers, the genocide of Indigenous Americans, the complexity of Abraham Lincoln, and a little about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. History isn't always pretty folks, but for better or worse, it's what got us here today.
2024-10-0854 minCity Cast BoiseCan You Ace This Boise History Quiz?Do you know what happened to the first person to discover gold in the Boise Basin? Or what structures were knocked down to make room for the Idaho State Capitol building? IdaHistory founder Mark Iverson puts host Lindsay Van Allen to the test. They dive into the wacky and uncanny stories that led to the Boise we know and love today. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning.Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HER...
2024-08-2824 min
Highway to History PodcastGenocide In the Name of Democracy - The French Revolution and the Extermination of the Catholic VendèeThe justification to single out and exterminate another group of people can come from any group coalesced around any ideological system of belief, be it religious or secular in nature. In Revolutionary France, the secular forces of the newly established French Republic were threatened on all sides by the old system of empire they had just overthrown in the guise of the Christian Empires of Europe, a form of civilization that had repressed the French people for many centuries, as they saw it. However, the Catholic peasantry known as the Vendèe, interpreted current events differently, viewing the French Revolution a...
2024-07-0532 minHighway to History PodcastAnti-Gay Idaho - A History of Proposition 1The rallying cry of the pro Prop 1 crowd was "stop gay special rights." They felt that if gay people in Idaho were labeled a minority officially, they'd be protected from discrimination in the workplace and other public organizations like schools and libraries. They said gay people were not a minority like black people or Latinos because they chose to be gay and live "immorally," whereas true minorities had no choice. Proposition 1, claimed the Idaho Citizens Alliance after submitting the initiative for the November 1994 ballot, would prevent this from happening. The LGBT community and others opposed to Prop 1 said the intiative...
2024-06-261h 06Highway to History PodcastThe Bracero Program - Mexican Nationals Enduring Discrimination in WWII Era Idaho and The Pacific NorthwestFrom 1942 until 1948, Mexican citizens came to the United States at the behest of the federal government to fill the labor gaps created by the increased need for agricultural production during WWII. They bolstered the agricultural economy of the United States and proved an asset to the development of our nation, but they also face rampant racism and discrimination, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Idaho, of all the Pac NW States, proved the worst and the Mexican government restricted their citizens from working for growers there in October of 1948. However, most of the Braceros endured as did Mexican laborers using H2...
2024-06-131h 202024-06-0708 minHighway to History PodcastSelf-Emancipated - George Washington's Relentless Hunt for Martha's Personal Servant Ona Maria JudgeThis podcast contains mature themes and language - Parental Advisory Advised
2024-05-171h 29Highway to History PodcastFrom Mormonism to Social Media Sensation - A Conversation with Lindsay Van Allen, Host of the City Cast Boise Podcast and Tik Tok Persona Socialistly AwkwardThis conversation is intended for adults and contains mature subject matter and language.
2024-05-101h 04Highway to History PodcastA Conversation with Idaho's Own Naked Neighbor - Innovative Artist, Advocate and Warrior Woman!This episode contains adult language and subject matter, parental advisory is advised.
2024-04-261h 04Highway to History PodcastIdaho's Libraries are for You, Me, and Those Guys Too - A Conversation With Librarian Molly Nota of the Idaho Library Association and Chelsea Major - Owner of the Lit Room Book LoungeThis week Mark sat down with librarian Molly Nota and bookshop owner Chelsea Major to discuss the importance of literature in defining who we are as individuals and Americans. We discuss Idaho's HB 710, an attempt to censor the materials Idaho's readers can readily access within their public libraries. We discuss the books that have defined us, how literature has the ability to represent groups that have been continuously oppressed throughout our nation's history and how books have the ability to fight ignorance and thus hate.
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The Broken Record Player PodcastThe Doors-Strange Days with Mark Iverson of IdahistoryRyan's good friend Mark Iverson is back after the two of them took a macabre history/music tour vacation down in LA, visiting countless cemeteries and sites related to The Doors. On this episode they discuss some of the places they visited, and the reason that the Doors second album, Strange Days, is probably their favorite album from the legendary LA rock band.
2024-04-191h 21Highway to History PodcastA Conversation with Tomás Baiza, author of Delivery: A Pocho's Accidental Guide to College, Love and Pizza Delivery, and A Purpose to Our SavageryTomás Baiza is the author of two published books and numerous articles and short stories. He is also an historian and educator. In short, Tomás Baiza is many things and then more. I see him as a bit of a rebel, but he's also a family man. I could apply more labels to him, but it's hardly necessary, he puts so much of himself onto every page he writes. We talked about our identities and how we were shaped by the United States, but we also talk about our nation's history, and why to call oneself a "real Am...
2024-03-261h 24Highway to History PodcastA Conversation with Dean Worbois - Author of Gay Bars in Boise: 1976 to 2021This conversation includes material that is not appropriate for children.
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Highway to History PodcastDynamite and Fire, The Buffalo Soldiers in North Idaho's Silver Valley - 1892 to 1910Buffalo Soldiers fought the tribes of The West, that's what they're known for, but they also fought in the Spanish American War, during the revolution in the Philippines and also in North Idaho during the Coeur d'Alene Mining Wars and the Big Burn in 1910. We compare the service of Buffalo Soldiers during both events and examine how the largely white inhabitants of North Idaho viewed the black soldiers in both instances.
Image: Buffalo Soldiers in Avery, Idaho in 1910 during the Big Burn - Museum of North Idaho
2023-11-0228 min
Highway to History PodcastA Conversation with Nampa, Idaho's Haunted Crescent BreweryOne of my favorite breweries of all is Nampa, Idaho's Crescent Brewery for a number of reasons, chief among them is the history the lives in those that own the brewery, man the taps and brew the beer, and patronize the tasting room bar! Jerry Fergusson and family know beer and so do his employees and what's more, they are knowledgeable of the history of the first Crescent Brewery established in Nampa in 1906-1907. Additionally, most of the people that make the Crescent the great place it is today, have experienced what they believe to be supernatural activity. Recently, IdaHistory's...
2023-10-2642 min
Highway to History PodcastMountain Home's Haunted Bengoechea HotelWhile I improve my editing skills, please enjoy this diamond in the rough...
Mountain Home, Idaho is an interesting place where many of the town's historic structures remain standing, including the Bengoechea Hotel. Bengoechea is a Basque name and the hotel was established by Jose "Joe" Bengoechea, a Basque sheepherder turned businessman turned millionaire in the 1910s. Like all old hotels, people lived and died within the confines of its sturdy brick walls; it is claimed by residents that some guests from days past still remain. I am joined by historian and resident of the haunted hotel, Calista H...
2023-10-1947 min
Highway to History PodcastThe Nation Needed Idaho's Miners - WWII and the Stibnite MinesThis episode lacks it's usual intro and editing.
On this episode of The IdaHistory Podcast, Shane Plummer of the Boise Bubble Podcast sits down with Mark to discuss their trip up to the ghost town of Stibnite, Idaho, a mining community that supplied 40% of America's domestic antimony and tungsten supply during WWII. These metals were used to strengthen tank armor, produce more effective munitions, make fire retardant materials and much more. Everything from Sean Connery in a bikini to observances from a long abandoned mining site are discussed on this episode of The IdaHistory Podcast.
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2023-09-2652 min
Highway to History PodcastJeff Standifer: The James Bond of the Confederacyhttps://www.amazon.com/Brave-Lion-Standifer-Knights-Golden/dp/B0BRZ7H365
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Highway to History PodcastShe Turned the Tide of the Civil War: Jane Silcott, Elias Pierce, and Idaho GoldElias Pierce knew there was gold to be found on the Nez Perce Reservation, but it was too dangerous for him to find it. That's when a young maiden volunteered her services as a guide, and led Pierce to the first major gold find in Idaho. On this episode, we talk about Jane Silcott, her people, and how she helped usher in the first permanent settlement in Idaho.
2023-09-0651 minHighway to History PodcastAfter Tombstone: Wyatt Earp in Coeur d’Alene River CountryAfter the wild events in Arizona, including the shootout at the OK Corral, and his Vendetta ride, Wyatt Earp was looking for a slightly more peaceful life. So he packed up and headed to Idaho Territory to take part in the Coeur d’Alene gold rush.
2023-08-161h 02Highway to History PodcastBe Brave and Go: The Titanic's Idaho Bound PassengersThis week we bring you the tragic stories of the people who were aboard the RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage, whose ultimate destination was Idaho. We talk about their lives before they decided to travel across the Atlantic to the Gem State, their intentions in Idaho, and what became of them.
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2023-08-091h 08Highway to History PodcastBoise's Chinese Tunnels: A Guy Who Knew A Guy Who Knew the Guy that Went in Them Told Me About Them!Tunnels do not possess national identities as far as Jeff and I know, but there are tunnels and passageways, spaces really, under the buildings of Boise. However, if you're imagining tunnels with little doors behind which hundreds of "Chinamen" lived, smoked opium, and pet their Siamese Cats that ran from 8th and Idaho all the way to Julia Davis Park's lagoon, you have a vibrant imagination, but not much of an understanding of the facts behind why major systems don't exist.
2023-08-021h 07Highway to History PodcastLove in an Idaho Concentration Camp: An Interview with Maggie Tokuda-Hall"Love in the Library" by Maggie Tokuda-Hall is the story of George and Tama, and how they met and fell in love in the Minidoka Relocation Center, a concentration camp for Japanese-Americans. Their story is one of heartbreak, sadness, joy and happiness. This week we talk about how American citizens came to be forced into concentration camps, and then Jeff interviews the granddaughter of George and Tama. We finish the conversation with a discussion on how book bans and the language we use can end up with our neighbors torn from their homes, and their entire lives ruined.
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2023-07-2654 minHighway to History PodcastAlmost Heaven: Bo Gritz and his North Idaho Covenant CommunityJames "Bo" Gritz was a hero to many. He was the most decorated soldier in the Vietnam War and helped negotiate an end to the standoff at Ruby Ridge. Gritz was also rumored to be the inspiration for John Rambo, of the First Blood movies. However, he was also a leader of the Christian Identity movement, an anti-Semitic, right-wing philosophy. Because he was afraid that someday Jewish people would use the United Nations to kick off the New World Order, he built a survivalist community near Kamiah, Idaho.
2023-07-191h 23Highway to History PodcastAdvertisements for Democracy: German and Italian POW Camps in Idaho - 1943-1946During World War Two, Idaho was home to around 21 prisoner of war camps for German and Italian soldiers captured in Europe and North Africa. They came here to help the war effort by providing farm labor, but many came to love America for the humanity shown them as prisoners. The United States has never been perfect, but even while our government imprisoned its own citizens, it also did all it could to live up to the Geneva Conventions of 1929 while imprisoning German and Italian soldiers, a task our Axis Power foes and our Soviet allies hardly bothered with.
2023-07-1259 minHighway to History PodcastThe Great Nampa FireOn July 3rd, 1909, a Mysterious Stranger sparked a fire that would go on to destroy Nampa's business district. The perpetrator was never brought to justice, but Nampa was rebuilt. We talk about that as well as the even more tragic Drake Drug Store Fire of 1937.
For photos referenced in this episode be sure to check out idahistory.com/nampafireworks
2023-06-2150 minHighway to History PodcastIdaho Folklore: The Legend of Chief BigfootIn the 1860s, it was common to find large footprints at the scene of a wagon train massacre, or livestock theft in Idaho. Soon, settlers realized that it was one man leaving these footprints, and dubbed that man "Chief Bigfoot". Since then, the Chief has become a legend. In this episode we deconstruct that legend and analyze the folklore behind it.
2023-06-141h 20Highway to History PodcastHow to Defeat Hate Groups: Idaho Against the Aryan Nations Part 2This week we finish off our discussion of the Aryan Nations in Idaho. When they felt the pressure, they turned to fear and intimidation by unleashing a domestic terrorism campaign. But the good people of the Kootenai County Task Force would not let a few bombs deter them from ridding North Idaho of hate.
2023-06-071h 15Highway to History PodcastHow to Defeat Hate Groups: Idaho Against the Aryan Nations Part 1We were told we shouldn't talk about it. The Aryan Nations, Idaho's black eye. But we're here to talk about it and help ensure it never happens again.
In this two part installment of the IdaHistory Podcast, Jeff and Mark examine the twisted ideology behind one of America's most insidious white supremacist hate groups, the Aryan Nations.
2023-05-311h 02Highway to History PodcastDress His Wounds Before He Dies - The Execution of Herman St. ClairVan Wyck, Idaho. What used to be a humble little berg, now lies at the bottom of Lake Cascade. It was also once the scene of a horrific murder, which led to the death by hanging of the perpetrator, a man named Herman St. Clair. Before he climbed the gallows, he attempted to escape the Idaho City jail and was shot in the jaw and stabbed 17 times. Learn more about the crime he was accused of, and how he met his end on this episode of IdaHistory.
2023-05-2438 minHighway to History PodcastLife and Death Along the Boise River 1811-1862For thousands of years, people have been living and dying in the Boise River Valley, and for a period of about 50 years, as two cultures clashed, the death intensified. Find out what happened as these two distinct groups came together, much of it has been little discussed in the recent era.
2023-05-171h 19Highway to History PodcastNightmare in the Bitteroots: The Magruder MurdersDuring the Autumn of 1863, Idaho was a lawless place, but Lloyd Magruder was determined to change that by helping to create the laws to govern the new territory. Before he could though he took a trip to the mining camps of Western Montana, where he exchanged his goods for gold dust. On his way back, a group of men accompanied him with the intention of causing harm to Lloyd and stealing his gold. Magruder got the axe, the bad guys got the noose. This is the story that can be called the first true crime story in Idaho's history.
2023-05-101h 05Highway to History PodcastBONUS- Drunken Idaho TriviaThis week we are feeling a little goofy, so we thought we would grab a few drinks and see how much we really know about Idaho. Play along at home, but definitely not if you are planning on driving. Also, take nothing of what we say on this episode seriously.
2023-05-031h 07Highway to History PodcastIdaho Beer History - A Conversation with Alliteration AlesBeer came to what would be the Idaho Territory with the first miners to stake claims around Florence, Idaho in 1861. Small breweries sprang up in all the boom or bust towns of the 1860s. As Idaho developed so too did the breweries. But prohibition had been hotly debated since the days of the Wild West and anti liqour leagues won out in various counties for a time, drastically reducing the number of breweries in operation during the early 1900s. However, people like to drink, so beer returned ready for mass production by massive brewing outfits that would swallow up many...
2023-04-191h 45Highway to History PodcastCovered Wagon Coffee House- The InterviewsThis is part two of our episode about the GI Movement and the Covered Wagon Coffee House in Mountain Home. This week, Jeff interviews two people who were involved with the movement.
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2023-04-121h 01Highway to History PodcastBONUS-Idaho V. Vallow Opening StatementsThe Lori Vallow case has rocked Idaho for the past few years. Today, it finally ended up in court and we are lucky enough to be able to interview someone who was in that court room. We talk about how it all went down.
2023-04-1126 minHighway to History PodcastVets Against Vietnam: The GI Movement in Mountain HomeIt was the early 1970s, and Vietnam was getting bombed back to the stone age. Around the world though, members of the United States military were fighting back against this perceived genocide in Southeast Asia. This week we discuss the GI Movement, the military opposition to the war, and the Covered Wagon Coffee House, the center of war protests in Mountain Home.
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2023-04-051h 43Highway to History PodcastDr. Alan Hart - Trans Healer of Idaho ConsumptivesHumankind has been plagued by one disease more than others, a disease that tears apart a person's lungs and often much more. Tuberculosis has killed more people than any other malady in human history, hands down. For most of humanity's time on earth, no cure for consumption, another name for TB, existed. It wasn't until 1943 that streptomycin was discovered, but until then, managing TB was the best one could hope for. Tragically, for most, being diagnosed with TB was a death sentence. Idaho lost many to TB, but a remarkable person, Dr. Alan Hart, came to Idaho and saved thousands, d...
2023-03-291h 17Highway to History PodcastThe Lynching of Peter MallickIts not a story most historians would tell you. You won't find it on Google. In fact, most people would say there were no recorded lynchings of a Native American in Idaho. But IdaHistory will tell that story. This is the story of the lynching of a member of the Nez Perce tribe, shot to death by a mob in his cell at the Grangeville jail in 1911.
2023-03-221h 21Highway to History PodcastThe Snake War, Part 2This week we wrap up our two-parter on the Snake War, where we discuss what led to some of the most violent skirmishes of the war, the military response, and what led to the surrender and relocation of the natives in Southern Idaho.
2023-03-081h 41Highway to History PodcastThe Snake War, Part 1Few people realize that during the Civil War, another war was being fought right here in Idaho. The war between the whites, and what they called the "Snake Indians" would become the most deadly war in the western Indian wars. On part one, we discuss what brought settlers and natives together, the tension between them, the early fighting, and the signing of the Fort Boise Treaty.
2023-03-011h 12Highway to History PodcastThe Confederate Invasion of BoiseThe year was 1864, and Boise's first major election was at hand. However, camped outside the town were about 600 members of Sterling Price's Army, a Confederate-aligned militia originating in Missouri. Find out what happened when these troops entered Boise.
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2023-02-221h 13Highway to History PodcastA Necessary Evil: Prostitution in Idaho's Frontier Towns, Part 2The second part of our series on the history of prostitution in Idaho. We talk about how important prostitution was to Wallace, tell the story of Nettie Bowen who didn't take crap from any man, and finish up by discussing some of the more tragic tales we have found about sex workers in Idaho.
We would like to thank Devil's County for our music and our sponsors, Birch Leaf Realty, Datum Technology, and Pearlhouse Collective. If you enjoy it, please leave a rating and review on your podcast app. And don’t forget to share with your friends!
2023-02-151h 01Highway to History PodcastA Necessary Evil: Prostitution in Idaho's Frontier Towns, Part 1This week we take a look at the history of prostitution in Idaho. It was necessary to all levels of society, yet frowned upon by many. This is the first of a two part episode, so stay tuned for the second part next week!
Thank you to our sponsors Pearlhouse Collective, Datum Technical Solutions, and Birch Leaf Realty. Also, thank Devil's County for using their song "Highway 55 Ride" for our music!
2023-02-081h 00Highway to History PodcastIdaho Myth BreakersToday we tackle some tall tales about Idaho. Does the word "Idaho" come from the Shoshone language? And what about those Chinese tunnels under Boise? We separate fact from fiction in these stories and more.
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2023-02-011h 46Highway to History PodcastIntroductionsIn this episode, Mark and Jeff introduce themselves and talk about why they are the right guys to host an Idaho history podcast.
Thank you to Devil's County for our music!
2023-01-1621 min
The Boise Bubble PodcastBackcountry Ghost MinesIdaho has a lot of historical spots, but often they are not very accessible unless you’re ready to really put in some serious effort.
Shane and Mark Iverson of Idahistory decided they were going to spend a weekend getting to some of the hardest to reach ghost mines. (Natalie wasn’t thrilled as she is 100% sure the mines are haunted.)
Some of their exploration include the Sunken ghost town of Roosevelt...under Lake Roosevelt, Dewey Mine, Sunnyside, Stibnite, Yellow Pine Pit Mine and Thunder Mountain City. All part of the Thunder Mountain Mining District.
2022-10-2635 min
The Broken Record Player PodcastNirvana-NevermindNew episode is finally out! My friend Mark Iverson joins me once again to talk about Nirvana’s masterpiece and game changing album Nevermind! Mark is from Seattle, born and raised, and he gets into the impact this album had on him at an early age growing up near the Emerald City. Mark also is a tour guide for macabre walking history tours of Boise, Idaho and the surrounding areas. Check it out at https://www.idahistory.com
2022-06-032h 21The Boise Bubble PodcastIdahistory - Starting The ConversationIn this episode we sit down with historian Mark Iverson of Idahistory. In this first conversation we decided not to delve deep into specific history, but more so discuss WHY history. The importance of learning the lessons of humanity’s past and the dangers of marginalizing others. Our discussion touches on trends of migration in America and the search for the American dream. We discuss how knowing history’s patterns and listening for both sides can bring us a better understanding in current situations. And how many of these universal trends can be found right here in Idaho. We sit...
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