Did Grandma Have a Mental Illness?

Have you been told you have an ancestor who was in an asylum?

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

The school year is winding down. Did you finish your last research paper?

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

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

March 21 is World Poetry Day.

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

Starting back in the late 19th century (before Prohibition), Kansas City was home to three major pioneer

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

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

What Is Research? Use Our Online Resources to Get Started!

For a lot of people, hearing the word “research” might trigger anxiety or fear.

Bringing the Background to the Foreground

I am not a “car person.”  I have family members who can glance at an automobile and instantl