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Organized crime formed part of the political, economic, and social fabric of Kansas City for much of the 20th century; and the mob’s power was never g...

In recognition of Preservation Week (April 24–30, 2011), the Library offers a series of presentations aimed at helping community members save and stor...

Mark Gerges of the Military History Department at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth discusses the influence a...

Three authors with more than 50 published books between them sit down for a candid discussion of the publishing industry on Wednesday...

Shortleaf Band with Michael Fraser presents a concert featuring original and traditional music from the Civil War. O...

Greg Hurd introduces his documentary, From Separate to Equal: The Creation of Truman Medical Centers, a collaboration with K...

Through colorful costumes, dramatic backdrops, and world-class musicians and dancers, Shen Yun is recognized as one of the world’s premier classical...

International relations scholar John Mearsheimer fro...

On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces attacked Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, ending an excruciating period of uncertain...

This August Wilson drama examines the many avenues of success denied by...