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Historians fret fate of War of 1812 sites
On a grassy hill a mile west of the Patuxent River, historian Ralph Eshelman can see the same bucolic view of fields and placid water anxious British soldiers likely saw when they landed in the summer of 1814 — the first stop in their campaign to...Tags: Queen Anne's County, Revolutions, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Barbara Lee, Charles Schumer
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Archaeologist and educator Lee Preston pieces together Howard County's past
He may not sport a fedora on his head or a bullwhip on his belt, but Lee Preston can be recognized by the ARKLOGIST license plate on his car. And by a book that might be tucked under his arm: “Archaeology in Howard County and Beyond: What I’ve...
Tags: Franklin Pierce, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Weaponry, Patapsco, United States Naval Academy
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What's in a name? Less and less for Baltimore's iconic buildings
Baltimore's tallest building, at 100 Light St., is now the Transamerica Tower. Formerly called the Legg Mason Building, it was originally built as the headquarters of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty (USF&G) Company in 1973 — one of the...Tags: Architecture, Bank of America Building, Conservation, Endangered Species, Charles Street
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Archaeologists seek Civil War camp
Volunteer archaeologists are descending on leafy Lafayette Square in West Baltimore this weekend in an effort to uncover relics from Camp Hoffman, a Union army encampment that stood there during the Civil War.
Just hours into the project Friday, while...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Slavery, Inner Harbor, Homes, Maryland Historical Trust
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Archaeological finds boost profile of Arundel's Pig Point
Three years of digging at a prehistoric Indian site in Anne Arundel County has unearthed the oldest structures and human habitations in Maryland and is making this bluff above the Patuxent River one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mid-...Tags: Building Material, Anne Arundel County, Metal and Mineral, Colleges and Universities, Minority Groups
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Good riddance food pyramid; hello MyPlate
If you are sending a message to Americans about what we should be eating, it makes more sense to entice us with a plate rather than a pyramid.
Today, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack followed that logic when they unveiled...Tags: Obesity, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Michelle Obama, Foods and Beverages, Hamburgers
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Annapolis findings illuminate 19th-century African-American life
When James Holliday, an African-American who was born a slave but died an Annapolis homeowner, gathered for meals with his family in their brick home just off State Circle in the late 19th century, they dined on fine dishware — each plate with its...Tags: College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), University of Maryland, College Park, Condos and Houses, Slavery, Colleges and Universities
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My own summer blockbuster: Raiders of the Lost Band-Aids
The History Channel should probably consider airing a reality show called "Suburban Archeology." Most of us have ancient artifacts, priceless and otherwise, buried in our closets and drawers, refrigerators and pantries. Getting ready to go on a dig, I...Tags: Television Industry, Allergies, History (tv network), Physical Conditions
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Long-sought Zekiah Fort likely found
Archaeologists in Southern Maryland say they have solved a mystery that has baffled historians since at least the 1930s. They say they have found Zekiah Fort.
The fort was established in 1680 by Gov. Charles Calvert, the third Lord Baltimore, for the...Tags: Anne Arundel County, Native Americans, Scott Strickland, Colleges and Universities, Europe
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Archaeological dig at Lafayette Square turns up Civil War history
Local archaeologists have not only confirmed that Baltimore's Lafayette Square Park was once the stomping ground of a Civil War army barracks, but they also dug up a little-known fact about the soldiers who dwelled there: They had a knack for losing...Tags: History, Maryland, Wars and Interventions
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Digging the past
Special to The Baltimore SunStudents patiently scraped away a shallow layer of dirt in a trio of test pits last week as gentle breezes wafted past, nudging the stubborn humidity of summer southward. Nearby, a 6-foot-long segment of stone wall barely crested the soil's surface in...Tags: Science, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Colleges and Universities, Health and Safety at School
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'The Amazing Race': sour grapes
Reality CheckHere's Bucky on last night's Amazing Race:So, I’m working without a net tonight (on the road, no DVR.) Feel free to comment in with any corrections/additions if I got something wrong or omitted entertaining details.The teams are still in France........Tags: Road Transportation, Tourism and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Alcoholic Beverages, Climbing
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