History
Kansas City’s Long Road to Women’s Suffrage
Ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 extending women the power to vote capped a 70-year struggle in the Kansas City area by women seeking a voice in politics.
Excelsior Springs Landmark Lands on National List of Endangered Buildings
The Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs has landed on the 2020 edition of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of the 11 most endangered historic places in America.
curiousKC | How a Kansas City Women’s Prison Collapse in 1863 Fueled Quantrill’s Raid of Lawrence
A Flatland reader wanted to know the story behind a 1863 Union Women’s Prison collapse that led to Quantrill’s deadly raid on Lawrence.
Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History
On Sept. 16, 1969, students mobilized a Chicano walkout at Kansas City’s West High School. Self-made periodicals, newsletters and newspapers were integral to getting the movement going.
curiousKC | This is Why Troost Lake is on the Paseo
Troost Lake – and the amusement park – marked an important time in KC’s development.
Nukes in the Heartland: Remnants of Cold War Missile Sites Remain
A Kansas-based artist has created a photo series documenting former sites of nuclear warhead silos in the Midwest.
curiousKC | Houseboats Once Thrived on the Blue River
The curiousKC team shares the story of the houseboat community that once thrived on the Blue River.
KC Chiefs Photographer Documents Sports History in the Making
Steve Sanders takes you inside the game as he shares his life as the Kansas City Chiefs’ official team photographer.
A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud
The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.
curiousKC | The Swedish Brothers Who Helped Settle the Heartland
The story of the Belinder brothers, two Swedish immigrants that left a lasting impression on the development of Kansas City.