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Nov. 2, 2023

The Most Fortunate Unfortunates: A Comprehensive History of the Jewis…

Marlene Trestman provides a deep insight into the history of the Jewish Orphan's Home of New Orleans and the lives of those who grew up there. As a former client of the Jewish Children's Regional Service, Marlene discusses h...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Unsung Hero: Irena Sendler's Remarkable Story of How She Saved 2,500 …

In this podcast episode, Megan Felt , the program director at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes , shares her involvement with the Irena Sendler project and the mission of the center. Megan discusses her personal conn...

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Sept. 23, 2023

Gordon Parks: The Renaissance Man Who Defied All Odds

Kirk Sharp, the Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum , discusses his background and involvement with the museum. He shares becoming the Executive Director and highlights the importance of continuous learning and gro...

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Sept. 7, 2023

St. Louis KinderChronicles: Celebrating 150 Years of Susan Blow's Kin…

150 years ago, Susan Blow opened the first public kindergarten in the United States at the Des Peres School in the Carondelet area of St. Louis. Author and historian NiNi Harris and Esley Hamilton, architectural historian and...

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June 5, 2023

Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First So…

Dave Lange 's second edition of Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer City chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis ( St. Louis City SC …

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May 31, 2023

Walking South City: A Journey through Historic St. Louis Neighborhoods

What did you do during the pandemic? Jim Merkel walked the streets of South City in St. Louis and traced the history, hardship, and happiness which make up this part of the city. His book, Walking South City: A Journey …

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May 9, 2023

The Gateway Arch - An Illustrated Timeline

The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline explores the planning, growth, and evolution of St. Louis and its riverfront. St. Louis’ central location has been key to US history, serving as the “Gateway to the West.” Author and...

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April 17, 2023

The Daytime Heist of a Picasso Painting

In Chasing Picasso: A True Story of A Daytime Heist on Art Hill , author C. Joan Baker unveils the mysterious history and disappearance of a small Picasso painting from the Saint Louis Art Museum in 1973. The 1906 Rose …

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April 17, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals - Everything You Need To Know

Ed Wheatley joins Saint Louis In Tune to discuss his latest book The St. Louis Cardinals - Everything You Need To Know . Ed is a well-known historian of sports specifically baseball in St. Louis which includes both the Cardin...

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March 21, 2023

What the Constitution Means to Me

[01:50] Return to Civility [02:29] Interview with Michelle Hand Playwright Heidi Schreck’s highly impactful and timely memoir, What the Constitution Means to Me, winner of Best American play, and a finalist for the Pulitzer P...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Exploring Missouri's German Heritage - A Documentary

Missouri Life Media announces an exclusive showing of Exploring Missouri’s German Heritage , a documentary produced by Missouri Life Media, at the John B Busch Brewery event center in Washington, MO on February 23, 2023. The ...

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Oct. 18, 2022

St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

The St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will open on November 2! The new 35,000-square-foot building is designed to provide a 21st-century experience with a greatly enhanced space for numerous interactive and experienti...

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Oct. 6, 2022

Kirkwood: A Walk Through History

Kirkwood is one of St Louis County’s oldest and best-preserved suburbs. It was born as a planned community, laid out in a grid spreading from the Pacific Railroad tracks placed in the 1850s and envisioned as a city escape. It...

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Sept. 17, 2022

Main Street St. Charles, MO: A Walk Through History

History comes alive in St. Charles, and according to a longtime resident, history enthusiast, and author Valerie Battle Kienzle , the best way to experience Main Street and nearby areas is on foot. So, grab a pair of comforta...

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Sept. 17, 2022

Tower Grove Park: Common Ground and Grateful Shade Since 1872

In the late 1860s, philanthropist Henry Shaw focused on creating the first large park in St. Louis. His vision was a Victorian showplace full of verdant trees, shading pavilions, and music and cultural amenities. He wanted T...

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