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American life changed forever in 1960 when Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy ushered politics into the multi...

The Chilean coup d'état of 1973 was a watershed event in the history of Chile. It was also a defining moment in the life of writer...

In a USA Today poll, 95 percent said civility in politics is essential to a healthy democracy. So why is it so hard to solve problems whe...

The curator of the exhibit 200 Years on Troost, Father Paisius (David) Altschul, talks about the avenue's rich hi...

Historian and author Duane W. Roller presents his book, Cleopatra: A Biography, described as a “rich, co...

The September 2010 Special Events calendar incorrectly listed the location of this event. David Herlihy will appear at the Plaza Branch....

American life changed forever in 1960 when Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy ushered politics into the multi...

Location: Unity Temple, 707 W. 47th St. Author Jonathan Franzen discusses his new book Freedom...

Location: Unity Temple, 707 W. 47th St. Bestselling author Terry McMillan discusses her latest novel...

Missouri natives Mark Twain and Thomas Hart Benton were kindred spirits who found inspiration in Missouri’s people, places, and practices....