Over 150 years ago, one man’s homesickness led to a colony of two-dozen Eurasian tree sparrows being transplanted to St. Louis.

It ranks as one of the worst floods and among US modern history’s top ten natural disasters. The Great Flood of ’93 occurred from April to October, overflowing the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and their tributaries.

A successful scientist, teacher, and inventor despite color barriers.

The abolishment of slavery in the United States has a long and complicated history. By 1860, there were approximately 4 million enslaved people in the US. Although most of us are familiar with Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, it is only part of the story.

Satchel Paige’s long and storied history with the city of St. Louis.

Elizabeth Keckley’s talent as a seamstress not only freed her from slavery but also earned her a job in the White House as the dresser of Mary Todd Lincoln.

One of St. Louis’ most distinguished female citizens, Florence Hayward, was the only woman on the board of the 1904 World’s Fair.

Two St. Louis African American war heroes awarded the Purple Heart for their efforts in the Vietnam War.

A St. Louis toll booth operator turned local celebrity.

Baseball historian John Thorn talks to HEC Media about the early game of baseball and its roots.