"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.
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From Little Tokyo to Crenshaw
After internment camps, Japanese Americans made L.A.'s Crenshaw neighborhood their home.
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German Exiles
During WWII, L.A. became a sanctuary for Europe’s accomplished artists and intellectuals.
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Prehistoric Landscapes
Dig deep into Southern California’s past to reveal lessons for our climate-changed future.
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