Crowdfunding to save St. Ignatius
Established in 1893, the hospital awaits major rennovations

Owners of The Storm Cellar consignment store, Austin and Laura Storm, are in the process of trying to save the abandoned St. Ignatius hospital in Colfax, Washington. They are partnered […]

Sheltered from the Apocalypse
What lies below students’ feet on campus tells stories of Cold War

The University of Idaho has history hidden in every corner of campus. From the Administration building, built in a beautiful gothic style, to Brink Hall which was once a dormitory […]

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OPINION: History and Fiction Are Both Narratives
The distinctions between fiction and reality

The somewhat wise, other parts controversial Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “What is history, but a fable agreed upon?”    Consider this: a collection of moments make up the personal experiences of the individual, and that […]

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Fitful events
The historical society invites all to their new book club

Club members gathered on the McConnel Mansion lawn Wednesday morning, sitting in their own chairs bundled in blankets to discuss history.

Music is often the voice of a generation – so what music has been in the background of what movements
Different music is often a matter of preference – but over the course of American history it is often the voice of a movement

America is in a time of crisis and a time of borderline-revolution. The outrage and protests in America as well as ina several countries have occupied news outlets for the last month. As the news coverage of such protests has diminished, the protests continue – showing that Black Lives Matter is a legitimate movement of a generation rather than a momentary outrage. This led me to research other historical movements in American history and try and discover what music was used during these movements and their significance was to each respective movement.

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OPINION: Remembering the importance of June revolutions
Juneteenth and Stonewall still matter

June is a milestone. The midsummer month is best known in my social circles as Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. But African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth both take place in June as well.  Considering […]