In this episode of Talking History, Djene speaks with Dr. Sara McLaughlin Mitchell about conflict and cooperation over water resources.

Porter Wagoner grew up in the Ozarks. From a young age he was dedicated to music, and that love — and some local big breaks — ultimately took him to the national stage.

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick and guest host Dr. Julia Troche speak with Dr. Jason Herbert about public history.

KSMU’s Maura Curran explores Springfield’s history and the hauntings that are allegedly tied to it.

Years ago, the Ozarks was a hub for growing fruits including apples, strawberries and tomatoes.

In this episode, Patrick speaks with Dr. Brooks Blevins about his new podcast, The Old Ozarks.

Host and archivist Haley Frizzle-Green looks at the birth, rebirth and deconstruction of the Frisco railroad passenger depot.

Walking/bus tours are available through November 1 and take participants to historic downtown Springfield buildings.

It's been decades since one-room rural schools disappeared from the Missouri Ozarks, yet their legacy lives on in hearts and minds as well as through practical uses for the buildings that build community.

This month Djene speaks to Dr. Linshan Jiang about the Chinese novelist Nieh Hualing.