History
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.
curiousKC | How KC Women Found Power Through Dance
The curiousKC team tracks down the story of The Emergents, a female interpretive dance group during the 1970s.
curiousKC | What’s the Earliest Known Photo of KC?
curiousKC dug through the archives to find the earlier known photo of KC.
James Cash Penney’s Legacy Lingers, While His Namesake Company Scrambles to Save It
Hamilton, Missouri, the boyhood home of retailing legend James Cash Penney, works to preserve his memory even as his namesake company struggles in bankruptcy.
curiousKC | History Buffs, Now is Your Time to Vote
Which history question piques your interest? Each has a Kansas City tie. Don’t sleep! You have one month to vote and share.
A Tale of Atomic Bombs and Paper Cranes
For the past decade, President Harry Truman’s eldest grandson has engaged in a continuing public dialogue with survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 75 years ago.
Birthing Battle | Helping Hands
Research continues to corroborate claims that integrating birth experts such as midwives and doulas helps curb rising maternal and infant mortality rates.