History
curiousKC: The Missing ‘Billy Smith Tree Climbing Expert’ PSA
Flatland’s curiousKC set out to answer the question: What ever happened to that old KCP&L “Billy Smith Tree Climbing Expert” PSA?
Words From World War I Echo Eerily a Century Later
The National World War I Museum and Memorial has spent the pandemic shutdown transcribing handwritten letters and converting them to digital form.
curiousKC: A Visual History on Racial Distribution in the Metro
Is KC divided into different racial groups? curiousKC investigates. And the short answer: yes. See why.
curiousKC: Many Cultures Brought Food to KC
We know KC is famous for BBQ, but what other cultures brought food to the city? curiousKC answers with a quick history lesson.
curiousKC: A Brief, Entertaining, History of the East Bottoms
curiousKC explores the vibrant history of Kansas City’s East Bottoms, highlighted by a famous brewery and an amusement park.
Securing the Cornerstone of the Johnson County Land Boom
The Overland Park Historical Society is moving into arguably the most historic building in Overland Park – the 1906 depot built by railroad entrepreneur William Strang, Jr.
The Gene: A Brief History of Eugenics in the Heartland
In conjunction with Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” Kansas City PBS is exploring local connections to genetic science and some ethical questions raised by exploration of the human genome.
Age of Coronavirus: KC’s Role in Winning the War on Polio
Kansas City played an underappreciated role in conquering polio, a public health scourge with some similarities with the current COVID-19 outbreak.
curiousKC: Winning Access to Fairyland Park
Kansas City’s Fairyland Park was a focus of civil rights activists before voters approved a public accommodations ordinance in 1964.
How Is ‘Switzer Road’ Really Pronounced?
curiousKC investigates the history behind the name Switzer Road.