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An old key helps one family reconnect with their Bunker Hill roots as USC's Bunker Hill Refrain rebuilds a vanished L.A. neighborhood.
Building a Tiki Bar with Beachcomber Legacy
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Uncover the legacy of the original beachcomber Eli Hedley through his grandson Bamboo Ben.
Boy Scouts Discover Polynesian Culture
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Learn how Polynesian culture was introduced to California through worldwide sea voyages.
Pacific Islander Artifacts at the Bowers Museum
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Lost LA host Nathan Masters visits the Bowers Museum's Pacific Islander collection.
Postcards Sold Picture-Perfect Tuberculosis Care to Tourists
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Discover an era when tuberculosis sanatoriums lined the foothills of Southern California.
A sepia-tone historic photo of a man holding a cane standing in front of a food stand, surrounded by various crates, boxes, and advertising signs promoting cigarettes, candies, barbeque and more.
The cheeseburger was supposedly invented by Lionel Sternberger at The Rite Spot in Pasadena, when he added a slice of cheese to a regular beef burger and called it the "Aristocratic Hamburger." But the real history behind this fast food staple is a bit more complicated.
A hand-colored postcard of a large, white, colonial-style building with a green tiled roof stands behind a lush landscape of flower beds, a green lawn and many varieties of trees, with mountains looming just behind. An American flag waves at the top of a flagpole above the roof.
The opportunity to get and stay healthy was a major draw for people to both visit and move to Los Angeles — whether it was during the tuberculosis epidemic (a.k.a. the "forgotten plague") during the 19th century or the health and wellness boom of the early 20th century. Both of these topics are explored in Season 6 of the PBS SoCal Original Series Lost LA.
Forest Lawn Cemetery: A Romantic Wedding Destination?
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Learn why so many couples have had the weddings of their dreams at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Native Ancestors Helped Cultivate Today's Hiking Trails
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Explore L.A. hiking origins with Tongva artist Samantha Johnson on the Gabrielino Trail.
Helping Create Safe Spaces Outdoors for People of Color
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WalkGood LA founder Etienne Maurice leads Black Angelenos on hikes for wellness & healing.
Filipinos Sparked Farm Workers Movement
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Discover the role that Filipino labor organizers played in the farm workers movement.
Trying Filipino Street Food at Dollar Hits
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Dollar Hits in L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown offers sweet and savory street food eats.
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