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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Veteran Jared Jess recently graduated from SIUE with a master’s degree, and he’s sharing his story to inspire other military members and first-generation students. Jess’s path to SIUE wasn’t linear. After his active duty service, he knew he wanted to go to college but wasn’t sure where to begin. He credits the Warrior-Scholar Project, an “academic boot camp,” with helping him get the head start he needed. “Ultimately, I would say, if you’re a veteran and you are thinking about going back to school, or maybe you even started going to school but you’re struggling in places and you think you could benefit from an academic boot camp like this, I would say just sign up, because it’s only going to help,” Jess said. “It may seem like a big step, and a lot of times veterans can be hard-headed or stuck in their ways, however we want to put it. But it’s only going to help, and it’s goin

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On This Day, June 11, 2002…Beatles legend Paul McCartney married his second wife, Heather Mills, a former model and activist, whose leg was amputated in 1993 after she was run…

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What climate lessons can we learn from a pair of cozy solarpunk novellas?

Did you know that Father’s Day, as we know it today, was officially recognized in the United States only in 1972? Despite its relatively recent formal adoption, the celebration of fathers has roots that stretch back over a century, reflecting evolving societal values about fatherhood and family. Far from being just another commercial holiday, Father’s Day carries rich historical significance and offers a meaningful opportunity to honor the diverse roles fathers play in our lives. The Origins of Father’s Day: A Historical Overview The story of Father’s Day begins in the early 20th century, a time of growing recognition of the importance of fathers beyond traditional breadwinning roles. While Mother’s Day was officially established in 1914, Father’s Day took a bit longer to gain national traction. One of the earliest recorded celebrations occurred on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by the example of her own father—a

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One player won $50,000 on a Powerball ticket, and another won $68,000 from a Show Me Cash drawing.

Demonstrators, journalists, and bystanders faced LAPD tear gas and projectiles following ICE raids.

"The Quilters" showcases Missouri inmates who find purpose in a maximum-security prison by sewing quilts for foster children.

June 11 has long been a day marked by significant events that have shaped the world in diverse ways. June 11, 1509, saw the ascension of King Henry VIII to the English throne following the death of his father, Henry VII. Henry VIII’s reign would go on to have profound religious and political implications, including the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England. His rule is often remembered for its dramatic shifts in governance and the complex legacy he left behind through his six marriages and break from the Catholic Church. Fast forward to the 20th century, June 11, 1963, marked a significant moment in civil rights history when President John F. Kennedy delivered a landmark speech calling for civil rights legislation. This address was a crucial step toward the eventual passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which aimed to end segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Kennedy's speech helped galvanize

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Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]

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“This whole eviction process has been a nightmare. They won’t resolve the situation.”