History

George Caleb Bingham's "Order No. 11" painting.

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.

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Troost Lake and its history

curiousKC | This is Why Troost Lake is on the Paseo

Troost Lake – and the amusement park – marked an important time in KC’s development.

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Minuteman II missile sites

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.

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Houseboat on the Blue River

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.

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Steve Sanders photographing player introductions

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.

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