In this 20th episode, Monsignor and Teresa explore the history and culture of the Osage people, who played a pivotal role as “co-founders” of St. Louis. Drawing on Louis Burns’ definitive history, they trace the Osage from their ancient roots along the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers to their vast stronghold across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. The discussion highlights their impressive physical stature, rich resources, advanced governance, and military strength, which made them powerful allies—and feared opponents—in the region. The episode closes with a teaser about how the Osage may have even influenced the development of modern Western government.
*Saint Louis: The Story of Catholic Evangelization of America's Heartland originally aired on Covenant Network Catholic Radio. These podcast episodes are being released in anticipation of the Bicentennial Celebrations of the founding of the Archdiocese of St. Louis as the Diocese of St. Louis on July 18, 1826.
