St. Louis Sage
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How long have Tums been churned out in that big, old factory by the ballpark?
The interior of the St. Louis factory's five-story redbrick building is shrouded in pharmaceutical-level secrecy, lest anyone tamper or steal secrets. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why did St. Louis send France that country’s first grizzly bear?
Was it an act of generosity, a polite prank, or an exercise in one-upmanship? more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did Vincent Price’s family first make their fortune?
The St. Louis Sage reflects on the story behind the King of Horror—and his culinary talents. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did a Scottish castle wind up in South County?
George Wood-Smith's architectural wonder once stood on the river bluffs near Bee Tree Park. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why didn’t St. Louis Disneyland get built?
The St. Louis Sage reflects on the riverside amusement park that never came to fruition. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Who are the Donauschwaben?
You knew St. Louis was German: the beer and sausage, the stern but glorious churches, those cool old Turnverein gyms in the city… But the Donauschwaben have a special, darker story, their name carved of necessity from the atrocities they suffered. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why is Southern Illinois the horseradish capital of the world?
Well, it’s part nature, part culture, and part…pollution. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
What’s the story with that Egyptian cat at the Saint Louis Art Museum?
Unraveling the complex history of the mysterious statue. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did Bloody Island get its name?
The St. Louis Sage revisits the lore surrounding the famous sandbar, once the site of dramatic duels. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Who was St. Louis’ first female bookie?
Police grumbled to reporters about their inability to nab “the only woman bookmaker in the city." more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did hundreds of peccaries get into Cherokee Cave?
Unearthing the mystery of how a big pile of their bones ended up in an urban cave in St. Louis city. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
What's up with that giant Amoco sign—on a BP?
It's a story that stretches back to before the construction of the interstate system. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Have you heard of the St. Louis red poinsettia?
Did the classic holiday poinsetta have its origins here? The question's simple—but the answer turns out to be rather complicated. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
What’s St. Louis’ oldest movie theater?
The Tivoli, The Fox, or the Hi-Pointe Theatre? more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Do St. Louisans really eat brain sandwiches?
Short answer: yes. Schottzie's Bar & Grill has been making them for years, and they're delicious. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Was the nation’s first kindergarten in St. Louis?
Short answer: no. But the most important kindergarten may have been here. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Was the Wainwright Building the first skyscraper?
“The Wainwright would become the common ancestor to every tall building that followed," says Andrew Wanko, public historian at the Missouri History Museum. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Did beer really save baseball in St. Louis?
St. Louis Sage investigates the role of beer at Busch Stadium. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Does Belleville really have the longest Main Street in the U.S.?
The Sage offers his street smarts. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How can I explain Chuck Berry’s legacy to future St. Louisans?
St. Louis Sage remembers the legend. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How long have Tums been churned out in that big, old factory by the ballpark?
The interior of the St. Louis factory's five-story redbrick building is shrouded in pharmaceutical-level secrecy, lest anyone tamper or steal secrets. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why did St. Louis send France that country’s first grizzly bear?
Was it an act of generosity, a polite prank, or an exercise in one-upmanship? more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did Vincent Price’s family first make their fortune?
The St. Louis Sage reflects on the story behind the King of Horror—and his culinary talents. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did a Scottish castle wind up in South County?
George Wood-Smith's architectural wonder once stood on the river bluffs near Bee Tree Park. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why didn’t St. Louis Disneyland get built?
The St. Louis Sage reflects on the riverside amusement park that never came to fruition. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Who are the Donauschwaben?
You knew St. Louis was German: the beer and sausage, the stern but glorious churches, those cool old Turnverein gyms in the city… But the Donauschwaben have a special, darker story, their name carved of necessity from the atrocities they suffered. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Why is Southern Illinois the horseradish capital of the world?
Well, it’s part nature, part culture, and part…pollution. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
What’s the story with that Egyptian cat at the Saint Louis Art Museum?
Unraveling the complex history of the mysterious statue. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How did hundreds of peccaries get into Cherokee Cave?
Unearthing the mystery of how a big pile of their bones ended up in an urban cave in St. Louis city. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Have you heard of the St. Louis red poinsettia?
Did the classic holiday poinsetta have its origins here? The question's simple—but the answer turns out to be rather complicated. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
What’s St. Louis’ oldest movie theater?
The Tivoli, The Fox, or the Hi-Pointe Theatre? more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Do St. Louisans really eat brain sandwiches?
Short answer: yes. Schottzie's Bar & Grill has been making them for years, and they're delicious. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Was the nation’s first kindergarten in St. Louis?
Short answer: no. But the most important kindergarten may have been here. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Was the Wainwright Building the first skyscraper?
“The Wainwright would become the common ancestor to every tall building that followed," says Andrew Wanko, public historian at the Missouri History Museum. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Did beer really save baseball in St. Louis?
St. Louis Sage investigates the role of beer at Busch Stadium. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How can I explain Chuck Berry’s legacy to future St. Louisans?
St. Louis Sage remembers the legend. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
When did St. Louis Magazine really start?
Convention dates the birth of St. Louis Magazine to 1963, but St. Louis Sage remembers an earlier version. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Did the Irish really introduce soccer to St. Louis?
Maybe, maybe not—but the evidence is compelling. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
Did Classic Cocktails Like the Martini and Tom Collins Originate in St. Louis?
The drink’s creator, “Professor” Jerry Thomas, was head bartender at the legendary Planter’s House Hotel. more
Illustration by Britt Spencer
How Did Candy Cane Lane Start?
Learn the story behind the light displays that attract up to 2,500 people during holiday nights. more
