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History Spotlight: 1904 World’s Fair Ferris Wheel

The rise, fall, and legend of the original Ferris Wheel at the 1904 World’s Fair.

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History Spotlight: Lucille Mulhall

Meet the St. Louis-born cowgirl who became a Wild West sensation.

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History Spotlight: Tuskegee Airmen

The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and the St. Louisans who were part of this remarkable chapter in American history.

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What was St. Louis like a century ago?

A vivid look at 1920s St. Louis—its booming industries, innovation, architecture, and culture—during an era of growth, creativity, and social change.

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History Spotlight: Spirits of St. Louis

How a short-lived American Basketball Association team turned into one of the most profitable franchises the NBA never had.

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How and Why U.S. Government Shutdowns Happen

Since 1976, the U.S. has faced 20 funding gaps, 10 resulting in shutdowns. Learn how they start, their impact on services, and why they’ve become more common.

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History Spotlight: Charlotte Rumbold

One St. Louis reformer wasn’t just shaping playgrounds—she was shaping a city.

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History Spotlight: Mounds in Forest Park

Native American mounds in Forest Park were destroyed for the 1904 World’s Fair. Historian Amanda Clark explores their history and cultural impact.

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History Spotlight: Keser Torah Crown

Learn the significance of the Keser Torah Award and how it honored a St. Louisan for his contributions to the Jewish community.

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History Spotlight: Tribal Legacies

In this episode of History Spotlight, explore portraits of Native leaders from History of the Indian Tribes of North America and follow the remarkable journey of an Osage woman from her homeland to Europe and back to St. Louis.

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