James Moran

Moran’s Lost History of Oregon

History EN ↓ 7 episodes

Take a few minutes of your day to explore the interesting and fascinating history of Oregon—everything from the past to the present day. I guarantee you will learn something new.

Author

James Moran

Category

History

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Dec 22, 2025

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Episodes

The Oregon Railroad War 22.12.2025

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.

Tater Tots and the Oregon Connection 31.05.2025

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

Moon Trees of Oregon 27.04.2025

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

Uranium Boom of Eastern Oregon 24.03.2025

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!

Vanport (Part3) The Miracle City On The Columbia 23.02.2025

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.

Vanport (Part 2)-The Miracle City on the Columbia 29.01.2025

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

Vanport (Part 1) -The Miracle City on the Columbia 14.01.2025

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.

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