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History and Graphics
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History and Graphics

Even as a child, I loved reading about history. However, I was an outlier among my peers.
Worlds of Fun Turns 50!
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Worlds of Fun Turns 50!

“It’s Amazing in Here!” Celebrate this slogan in honor of the 50th anniversary of
Did Grandma Have a Mental Illness?
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Did Grandma Have a Mental Illness?

Have you been told you have an ancestor who was in an asylum or found information that indicated an ance
History of Cinco de Mayo
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History of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on M
No Worries for Finals and End-of-Year Projects
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No Worries for Finals and End-of-Year Projects

The school year is winding down. Did you finish your last research paper?
Aloha, Konnichiwa, Kumusta, and Hello! Celebrating Our AAPI Friends
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Aloha, Konnichiwa, Kumusta, and Hello! Celebrating Our AAPI Friends

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrating Asians and Pacific Islanders in America.
The Hero Dog Who Was a Prisoner of War
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The Hero Dog Who Was a Prisoner of War

Did you know that a dog was declared a prisoner of war and detained by enemies during World War II?
World Poetry Day: Nikki Grimes
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World Poetry Day: Nikki Grimes

March 21 is World Poetry Day.
Splitting a Country the American Way
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Splitting a Country the American Way

"By far the most important action I took in foreign affairs during the time I was President related to the Panama Canal.”
History of Whiskey in KC
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History of Whiskey in KC

Starting back in the late 19th century (before Prohibition), Kansas City was home to three major pioneer
Book Review: ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’
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Book Review: ‘Extraordinary Black Missourians’

John, Sylvia, and John Wright, Jr., a dedicated family of researchers, combine their decades
What Are You Calling Yourself These Days? Early Welsh Naming System
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What Are You Calling Yourself These Days? Early Welsh Naming System

A friend of mine was interested in learning more about her Welsh heritage.