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Idaho native Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, professor, author, and historian addressed the City Club of Boise for the 3rd Annual Marilyn Shuler Human Rights…
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Idaho’s history is full of weird, surprising, or quirky stories. But many of them are stuck in the archives — until now. Artist Kelly Knopp and Idaho…
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This interview originally aired June 2, 2020. In the 1950s and 60s, towns across the American west were razed and relocated to make way for major…
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We’re excited to share the most recent episode of Boise State Public Radio's Wanna Know Idaho podcast. The podcast explores the curious elements of life…
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Idaho Matters is continuing our deep dive into Idaho's racist history with Boise State University history professor Jill Gill. From Jim Crow-style…
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Idaho's State Constitiution was written in 1889 and some of the vital document's history is still unknown. This year the Idaho State Archives unveiled the…
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As the country continues to grapple with racial injustice and questions about white supremacy in 2020, we’re taking a critical look at Idaho’s racist…
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You know him as the host of Morning Edition from NPR. Now, Steve Inskeep is also the author of a new book looking at a long ago part of western American…
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Have you heard of “the Boise 7?” In honor of Pride month, Idaho Matters takes a look back at some forgotten (or unknown) parts of LGBTQ history in Idaho.…
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After being stuffed in a neglected corner of the Idaho Capitol where staff was the main audience, an exhibit on the state’s first women legislators is…