
Lost LA

Lost LA

"Lost LA" explores the past through the region's archives, where photos, documents, and other rare artifacts unlock the untold history behind the fantasy of Southern California. Hosted by writer and public historian Nathan Masters of the USC Libraries, each episode of "Lost LA" brings the primary sources of history to the screen in surprising new ways. Much of L.A.'s past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.

Upcoming Airdates
- Tuesday Aug 12, 7:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
- Wednesday Aug 13, 1:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal
Upcoming Airdates
Prehistoric Landscapes
How has Southern California’s climate changed over the millennia? In this episode, we sift through a natural archive of climate change at the La Brea Tar Pits, explore the remnants of a sunken super-island off the coast of Ventura, and visit a natural tar pit in Ojai that might serve scientists in the distant future.