Invisible Histories
by Cari Simson Elke Hautala
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About this podcast
Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com
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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].
Edited by Elke Hautala
2026
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Bothell Pioneer Cemetery: Uncovering the Civil War Veterans and Community Heroes · 42 min · Season 7 Episode 5By the late 19th century, thousands of Civil War veterans migrated west to King County, bringing with them a vision of reconstruction, labor, and growth. In our latest podcast…
- Exploring Seattle's Sephardic Roots & Stories · 53 min · Season 7 Episode 4In this special episode of Invisible Histories, we explore the rich history, culture, and enduring legacy of Seattle's Sephardic Jewish community—the third-largest Sephardic…
- Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! · 1 h 6 min · Season 7 Episode 3In part two of their monorail retrospective, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala dive into the grassroots effort that nearly brought an expanded monorail system to Seattle. If you…
- The Ghostly Green Line · 1 h 11 min · Season 7 Episode 2Part 1 of The Ghostly Green Line: The Seattle Monorail Chronicles dives into the "ghostly green line"—the proposed Seattle Monorail that promised a transformative transit future…
- Lynnwood & Alderwood Manor · 1 h 6 min · Season 7 Episode 1Most people know Lynnwood as a shopping destination or a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But beneath today's busy streets lies one of the Pacific Northwest's…
- Layers of History Unpaved: Seattle's SODO neighborhood · 41 min · Season 6 Episode 6In this vibrant episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala take listeners on an engaging journey through the layers of one of the most overlooked…
- The Forest of Life and Death · 1 h 5 min · Season 6 Episode 5Correction: As of May 2026, Vermont Forest Cemetery in Roxbury, VT has 48 natural burials, with room for up to 2,000. In this thought-provoking episode of Invisible Histories…
- Harbor Island Unveiled: A Journey Through Seattle's Hidden Histories · 38 min · Season 6 Episode 4Join hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala in this exciting mini-episode of Invisible Histories as they unveil their dream project: a captivating event centered around the…
- The Lazy Husbands Act: Unpacking Washington's Family Desertion Laws · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 3Explore the hidden histories of family desertion and social justice in our latest episode! Discover how the Lazy Husbands Act of 1913 aimed to support abandoned families in…
- Uncovering the Untold Legacy of Moses Seattle · 1 h 8 min · Season 6 Episode 2In this powerful episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala engage in a gripping conversation with David Norman Lewis, the author of the newly released…
- Connecting Generations: Our Dads and Their Hidden Histories · 1 h 12 min · Season 6 Episode 1In this heartwarming New Year's episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala celebrate fresh beginnings by turning the spotlight on their own families. They…
- Celebrating the Stories of 2025 · 55 min · Season 5 Episode 5In this reflective episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala take a moment to pause and look back on the year that has flown by, filled with challenges…
- Elise Olmstead: The Hidden Rebel of Prohibition in Seattle · 49 min · Season 5 Episode 4In this captivating November episode of Invisible Histories, we dive into the life of Elise Olmstead, a remarkable figure in the history of Seattle, as we chat with local author…
- The Abandoned History of Northern State Hospital · 56 min · Season 5 Episode 3This week on Invisible Histories, we are sharing Part 2 of our two-part journey to the Skagit Valley to visit the Northern State Hospital & Cemetery, a large psychiatric hospital…
- Uncovering Northern State Hospital's hidden cemetery · 1 h 2 min · Season 5 Episode 2In this episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari and Elke visit the Northern State Hospital Cemetery in Sedro-Woolley, WA — a serene field off Highway 20, holding many…
- Salem Secrets: Unraveling the Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 · 1 h 30 min · Season 5 Episode 1In 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…
- The Lost Potter's Field: Modern Connections · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 8Our 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…
- Inside the King County Medical Examiner's Office · 1 h 8 min · Season 4 Episode 7In 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…
- Woven Tales: Reviving Scottish Folk Heritage · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 6Have 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…
- Cairn Cainine Detection, part 2 · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 5Welcome 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…
