Library of Congress has plan for saving recordings
WASHINGTON — The Library of Congress unveiled an extensive plan Wednesday to help libraries and archives nationwide preserve recorded sound to guard against losing historic recordings as has happened...
View ArticleChief Justice Taney returns to Supreme Court
On prominent display at the Supreme Court is its darkest hour. Encased in glass at the high court is the judicial robe worn by Chief Justice — and former Maryland Attorney General — Roger B. Taney, who...
View ArticleArchaeologists uncover English ship remains in Md.
ST. MARY’S CITY — Archaeologists working with Maryland’s Historic St. Mary’s City museum believe they have discovered the remains of an English ship 10 feet below the St. Mary’s River surface,...
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Welcome to Monday, the 234th anniversary of John Paul Jones' declaration that "I have not yet begun to fight." Here are a few news items to get the week started.
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Happy Columbus Day. Here are some news items to get your week started.
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Welcome to Monday, the 377th anniversary of Harvard University's founding. Here are some news items to get your week started.
View ArticlePoll finds history is top draw at Md. state parks
TOWSON — A new poll shows that Maryland residents heavily favor state parks with features of historical interest. Goucher College released the results Tuesday of a telephone poll of 665 residents...
View ArticleThe Baltimore lawyer who caused a scandal at Rosewood
The fascinating story of an early 20th century scandal at The Rosewood Center in Owings Mills caused by a hotshot Baltimore lawyer.
View ArticleATMs once the province of gamblers and prostitutes
Before they were a convenience accessible on almost every street corner, ATMs were a way for gamblers and prostitutes to get cash without having to deal with the embarrassment of facing a bank teller...
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