World War II

If you voted last election, you may have noticed a few measures concerning parcels of park land. Today, we learn the reasons why they appeared on the…

People need space to talk about war these days, says Anne Gatschet.“We live in a world that’s got a lot of war. I think all of us are dealing with how to…

With Nazi rallies and swastikas showing up close to home in today's headlines, how one high school teacher is answering students' questions about World…

Julián Zugazagoitia runs a classic Kansas City institution, but his own story is international. His grandparents fled fascism in Europe, and he grew up in…

As the summer heat stretches on, fatigue sets in. If you're getting a little exhausted from road trips, swimming pools, or just hiding at home in the air…

A village in the Czech Republic was the site of a brutal massacre during World War II. On June 10, 1942, every man in Lidice over the age of 15 was…

The ancient Greeks divided storytelling into two major pillars: drama and comedy. Thousands of years later, Up To Date's indie, foreign, and documentary…

On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb exploded in the desert of New Mexico. We examine the complicated legacy of President Truman and the atomic…

In between your barbeque duties and watching fireworks light up the night sky, wouldn't it be nice to cool off with a hot flick? Up to Date's indie,…

Summer has officially arrived. While the heat has been tame so far, Kansas City natives know it likely won't stay that way for long. This weekend, Up To…

June has arrived, liberating children from schools all over Kansas City and vexing adults with the impossible task of keeping them entertained. If you're…

Did Nazis fall in love?Of course they did, though it may be hard to associate the idea of that emotion with a society that committed human atrocities. But…