by museumofidastg | Jan 4, 2019 | Idaho-ology
Writing Idaho history Has anyone ever asked you what makes Idaho – or East Idaho – unique? Despite spending 30+ years in love with our region, I recently found myself stumped by that question. After all, each of our neighbors also boasts mountains, sunsets, crops,...
by museumofidastg | Jun 19, 2018 | Idaho-ology
Mary Shelley and the heart in the drawer Remember what you were like at 18? What had you accomplished? Ew, wait. Don’t tell us. Just think to yourself. By the age of 18, had you begun writing a literary masterpiece about humanity and ethics and science that arguably...
by museumofidastg | May 16, 2018 | Idaho-ology
7 instances of science fiction becoming science fact There are a number of taglines we’ve been using to try to explain our new Discover Steampunk exhibit to confused portions of the public. The exhibit’s official subtitle is “A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure.” We’ve...
by museumofidastg | Mar 26, 2018 | Idaho-ology
A new verdict in Idaho’s most famous murder trial This past Friday, at the first running of our new Museum After Dark series, History Solved!, your friends and neighbors learned an incredible, star-studded story from Idaho history. They came (dressed to the...
by museumofidastg | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized