World War II veteran Don Russell describes what it was like to be part of a bombing run when he served as a gunner on a B-17.

Hear an excerpt from a letter home, written by veteran Don Russel to his mother during World War II.

World War II veteran Don Russell describes what it was like going through gunnery school after he enlisted during World War II.

Glynis Books, author of and actress in, "Harriet Tubman: An American Hero" describes the information she learned during research about Tubman and how she incorporated it into her play.

Glynis Brooks, in the persona of Harriet Tubman, shares her background, speaking of her slave years, where she lived live as a slave, how the Underground Railroad operated and more.

Actress Glynis Brooks performs an excerpt from her one woman show, "Harriet Tubman:  An American Hero."

Stan Prater, re-enactor of General Ulysses S. Grant, shares a few of the interesting facts he learned about General Grant while researching the role.

Stan Prater discusses some myths about General Grant that he confronted as he researched the man to create his re-enactment persona.

Stan Prater, in the persona of General Ulysses S. Grant, shares thoughts, such as why Lincoln chose him to lead the Union forces, what he sees as his greatest strengths and weakness, and more.

Historical re-enactor Stan Prater describes what interested him in Civil War re-enactment and in taking on the role of General Grant.

Historical Re-enactor Stan Prater speaks in first person as General Ulysses S. Grant. Learn about events in the Civil War and in his personal life.

Stan Prater of the 8th Missouri US Re-enactors speaks in the persona of General Ulysses S. Grant and then speaks directly about the research and writing process he used to bring Grant to life.

Freedom suit expert David Konig explains how the digital records of freedom suits are organized for research.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig discuss the importance of digital records of freedom suits from the St. Louis Circuit Court for research.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Africa to America. Learn about life in his home country, the years he lived in a refugee camp, and how moving to America has changed his life.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Iraq to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Ethiopia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Afghanistan to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Russia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Hear one woman's story about emigrating from Somalia to America. Learn about life in her home country, what brought her to America and how moving to America has changed her life.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from Bosnia to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Hear one man's story about emigrating from South Africa to America. Learn about life in his home country, what brought him to America and how moving to America has changed his life.

Apply principles of aerodynamics and streak through the sky faster than the speed of sound with Lt. Colonel (Retired) Steve Dobronski as he shares his experiences as a fighter pilot.

An archaeologist explains the process used to properly record an artifact found in an archaeological dig.

An archaeologist uses his recent find of a medieval coin at a dig in Ireland to explain the types of information an artifact of this nature can provide about both its use and where it was found.

An archaeologist explains how artifacts found at a dig site are recorded and labeled to provide for future research.

Sister Mary Antona Ebo describes what it was like to travel to the segregated South.

Sister Mary Antona Ebo describes not feeling welcome because of the color of her skin.

William McAllister describes serving in the segregated Armed Forces.

William McAllister shares a story of his youth when he was discriminated against while attending a baseball game.

Learn how to start a locomotive and compare that process to starting a car.

See the workings of a locomotive power plant and learn how it operates.

Railroad personnel explain how a train car's wheel carriage works and how it's repaired.

Hear and see a train traffic operator in action as he uses his control panel to guide train traffic.

Learn how train traffic operators use control panels to control rail traffic on railroads and in railyards.

Vietnam veterans talk about what is was like when they returned home.

A Vietnam veterans relates what his mindset was like on his first combat mission.

Use the power of primary sources to go back in time and go inside some of the people, places, and events of America's Civil War.

Use the power of primary sources to go back in time and go inside some of the people, places, and events of America's Civil War.

Hear a Holocaust survivor describe his life in the Jewish ghetto.

Rachel Miller recounts her mother giving her a new name to help protect her while living in Nazi Germany.

Ilse Altman describes how she escaped Nazi Germany and made it to America.

Internationally renowned author Salman Rushdie talks about his work and his life.

Guenter Goldsmith describes his journey fleeing Germany on the Kindertransport and finding haven in England.

Karen Levin, author of "Hana's Suitcase," tells how she found out about and chose to tell the story of Hana Brady, a young girl who died during the Holocaust.

The blues legend Big George Brock performs the song "Hard Times", and shares details of his life, and insights into his music.

National Weather Service meteorologist Wes Browning explains tools used in developing his weather forecasts.

An aviation meteorologist describes his job.

Holocaust survivors Ilse Altman and George Spooner share their thoughts on how to prevent future holocausts.

Ben Fainer describes his liberation from a concentration camp.

Ben Fainer describes life as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp.

Ben Fainer describes seeing the crematoriums during his time as a concentration camp prisoner.

George Brady describes his experiences as a prisoner in Auschwitz and the death of his sister in the camp.

Ela Weissberger describes her experiences as a child in a concentration camp performing in the children's opera "Brundibar."

Rachel Miller describes her experiences as her country of Poland was invaded by the Germans in World War II.

Liz Lippa describes how she escaped Nazi Germany.

Rudy Oppenheim describes his life as a refugee from Nazi Germany with his family in Shanghai.

George Spooner describes how he escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport.

Holocaust survivor Ilse Altman describes living through Kristallnacht.

Holocaust survivor Guenter Goldsmith talks about members of his family being arrested by Nazi soldiers.

Holocaust survivor Rudy Oppenheim describes the impact of Anti-Jew Laws on him and his country.

Ilse Altman describes her experience as a young Jewish girl seeing Adolf Hitler as she grew up in Germany.

Find out about the research process used by re-enactor Edwin Bailey to create his buffalo soldier persona.

Find out about using primary sources to better understand history with re-enactor Edwin Bailey.

Find out about how re-enactor Edwin Bailey came to create his buffalo soldier persona.

Learn the story of Bob Little, World War II fighter pilot and American hero.

Veterinarian Ed Migneco shows how they prepare a dog for surgery.

Orion, NASA’s new spacecraft designed to take humans into deep space, had its first test flight December 4, 2014. View what happened and learn from experts answering student questions about manned a...

Learn from an historian, see scenes from the play " Battledrum,” and hear from the playwright, director, and actors involved in Metro Theater Company's production.

Author Lois Lowry responds to questions about the plot, character, and themes of "The Giver" as well as her writing process.