Moran’s Lost History of Oregon

This was a battle between America's two greatest railroad titans for the control of the Eastern Oregon market. Although nobody died in the war, both sides committed shenanigans against each other, including the use of rattlesnakes and black powder.  Click here to learn who won the battle of the Railroad War.

Discover how the Tater Tot went from cattle feed to a classic American snack, and it all started in Oregon.

In this episode, we'll learn about Oregon's connection to the Apollo moon mission and the inspiration behind the Moon Trees. 

Moran's Lost History of Oregon explores the interesting Uranium boom of the 1950s, the connection of this remote part of Oregon to the Cold War and fighting Communism, and how one person staked a Uranium claim in the middle of a small Oregon city.   Click here to learn more!

This is the last of a three-part series about one of Oregon's largest cities that played an essential role in the Second World War and in the struggle for civil rights.

We learned how Vanport was different from other cities in Oregon, and we heard from people who lived in the boomtown.

Explore Oregon's second-largest city, built in a matter of a few months by Henry Kaiser, its role in the Second World War, how it differed from other cities, and what became of Vanport.