How did a Route 66 lunch fiasco turn into an Oklahoma franchised food sensation?
What happens when an Oklahoma picnic basket flies across a car floor on Route 66? You get Chicken in the Rough — Oklahoma’s original franchised menu item.
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Who was once known as the Good Angel of Oklahoma?
Discover the remarkable Kate Barnard — the fiery “Good Angel of Oklahoma.” Before women could vote, she became the state’s first woman elected to statewide office, fiercely battling child labor, prison cruelty, mistreatment of the mentally ill, and corruption involving Native American lands.Small in stature but unstoppable in spirit, this trailblazing reformer’s passionate fight for the vulnerable…
How come a Hollywood stunt pilot acquired 475 Oklahoma airplanes in a day?
In 1945, the U.S. government chose Searcy Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for a unique experiment: selling 475 surplus World War II combat aircraft in one giant field sale rather than scrapping them.This episode of How Curious tells the remarkable story of how a Hollywood stunt pilot became the winning bidder — and what he did with the planes afterward!
What goes down at the Medieval Fair of Norman?
This year, the Medieval Fair of Norman celebrated its 50th iteration. What began as a small event of the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus has carved a niche into the city's life over the past five decades. Now located at Reaves Park south of the campus, it features a blend of education, entertainment, and commerce, with scores of vendors present for the event. How Curious host Rachel Hopkin…
What has made the Coleman Theatre Beautiful?
This month’s How Curious episode covers the dazzling history of Miami, Oklahoma’s Coleman Theatre Beautiful — from its whirlwind 1929 construction to its vaudeville heyday, near‑loss, and remarkable community-led restoration. Join Rachel Hopkin as she explores the people, performances, and passions that kept this beloved Route 66 treasure alive.
What goes on at WildCare Oklahoma?
WildCare Oklahoma in Noble is one of the nation’s largest wildlife rehabilitation centers. In this month’s How Curious, host Rachel Hopkin visits WildCare to find out how it got started, how it operates and how it manages to do the work it does, rehabbing thousands of injured or orphaned animals every year so that they can get back to their wild lives.
What does Moore-Lindsay House reveal about life in the once young city of Norman, Oklahoma?
In this episode, How Curious host Rachel Hopkin visits the Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum in Norman, Oklahoma. The first glimmerings of Norman as a named place began with a government survey team, then grew as it became a stop on the railroad. Then came the 1889 land run which turned Norman into a city virtually overnight. Ten years later, the Moore-Lindsay House was built. Rachel explores…
Why were Oklahoma Citians subjected to multiple sonic booms daily for months in 1964?
This month's How Curious dives into the story of what happened when Oklahoma City became the location of a bold experiment concerning sonic booms — a moment when science collided with everyday life. Through historical detail and voices from those who lived it, this episode looks at why the city became a testing ground, the surprising ripple effects on homes and businesses, and the larger questions…
Why is Guthrie's Stone Lion Inn considered Oklahoma's most haunted property?
This month’s How Curious episode has a Halloween theme as our intrepid host Rachel Hopkin dares to venture into one of Oklahoma’s reputedly most haunted properties.
How did an Italian palace come to be on the Oklahoma plains?
In this month's How Curious, host Rachel Hopkin visits the sumptuous Marland Mansion in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and finds out the story behind its creation.