Apr 27, 2022

Aida Mayham was a proud, independent woman in a time where it was even more difficult to do so. Originally wanting to be a doctor, she focused a great deal of her life on the upstart technology of electrology, the removal of unwanted hair. In her time, she was also a journalist, an ambulance driver, and once even helped...

Apr 27, 2022

Riding the wave of popularity of national teen dance shows of the 1950’s, St. Louis Hop, hosted by Russ Carter would debut in 1958. More than 47,000 teen dancers would appear on the show regardless of their dance skills, and, it ignored color lines.  Just press play to hear the whole story. ———

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Apr 20, 2022

There is a strange story behind why there is so much stained glass in the region. It involves many factors, including mass production, art history and, oddly, public health. Just press play to hear the whole story. ------

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Apr 13, 2022

The first African American player to suit up for a St. Louis baseball team was second baseman and outfielder Hank Thompson.  Hot on the heals if Jackie Robinson breaking the color line, Hank Thompson would have several firsts himself.  Just press play to hear the whole story. ------ 

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Apr 4, 2022

Thought to be ugly, and mocked by many, The Fagin Building had a relatively short lifespan. But, in hindsight, many now consider it ahead of its time, and that it foreshadowed modernism. Just press play to hear the whole story. ———

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