Underground History

Chelsea Rose
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Underground History connects culture, history, and place in Southern Oregon and beyond. The program is a collaboration with the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and is hosted by historical archaeologist and research faculty member Chelsea Rose.

  1. MAR 2

    New book explores Chinese American life during the Exclusion Era

    Underground History host Chelsea Rose talks with Beth Lew-Williams about her book and the research behind it.

    15 min

  2. FEB 13

    The Siskiyou Line linked Ashland to northern California for 137 years

    Chelsea Rose, host of Underground History, looks at the impact of a railroad that once linked southern Oregon and northern California over the Siskiyou mountains.

    15 min

  3. FEB 2

    Legacy of 'The Oregon Trail' video game

    Underground History host Chelsea Rose visits with "The Oregon Trail" Game Designer R. Philip Bouchard and Underground History Producer Charlie Zimmerman.

    30 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    Renowned cocktail historian chronicles 500 years of mixed drinks in a new comic book

    Daily Beast columnist, award-winning author and renowned cocktail historian discusses his new book, "The Comic Book History of the Cocktail: Five Centuries of Mixing Drinks and Carrying On," and graphic novel history illustrated by comic artist Dean Kotz.

    29 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    Tribal members collaborate with archaeologists to support elk conservation in Oregon

    Klamath Tribal Cultural and Heritage director Perry Chocktoot and archaeologist Richie Rosencrance join Chelsea Rose to discuss an article they co-authored with Kelly M. Stewart titled, "Collaborative Understanding: Using Archaeology, History, and Indigenous Knowledge to Support Elk Conservation in Oregon’s Great Basin."

    15 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    How Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act protects our cultural heritage

    Chelsea Rose visits with Dr. Chris Merritt to discuss his recent lobbying of Congress

    15 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    67 years later, one diver solves the mystery of a missing Portland family

    Archer Mayo joins host Chelsea Rose on Underground History.

    30 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    Archivist publishes collection of recipes from beyond the grave

    Rosie Grants joins Chelsea Rose to discuss her unique cookbook.

    15 min
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About

Underground History connects culture, history, and place in Southern Oregon and beyond. The program is a collaboration with the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and is hosted by historical archaeologist and research faculty member Chelsea Rose.

Information

  • Creator
    Chelsea Rose
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Underground History