Podcasts about baltimore history

Send us a textIn this episode, “The UMB Pulse” hears the story of how a rare portrait of University of Maryland School of Medicine founder John Davidge was hiding in a shuttered Baltimore restaurant and discusses its significance to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Hosts Dana Rampolla and Charles Schelle, MS, talk with Larry Pitrof, executive director of the Medical Alumni Association (MAA) at UMB, and Meg Fairfax Fielding, director of the history of Maryland medicine at the Maryland State Medical Society, about the astonishing recovery of a long-lost portrait of UMB's founding father, John Beale Davidge. Learn how this 200-year-old painting was found during an estate auction at a former Baltimore restaurant and listen to the stories behind the significance of Davidge and historical treasures at UMB. Pitrof also shares the efforts to preserve UMB's rich medical heritage and the current restoration updates on the iconic Davidge Hall. Davidge Hall is open to UMB students, faculty, and staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors who wish to visit and see the portrait and other artifacts in Davidge Hall should contact MAA in advance at 410-706-7454 or maa@medalumni.umaryland.edu.00:00 Discovering a Hidden Treasure: The Lost Portrait of John Beale Davidge02:38 Meet the Experts: Larry Pitrof and Meg Fairfax Fielding03:50 The Significance of John Beale Davidge to UMB06:19 The Incredible Discovery at Bertha's Mussels08:12 Authenticating and Preserving the Portrait17:48 The Historical Importance of Davidge Hall21:06 Restoration Efforts and Future Plans for Davidge Hall26:52 The Value of Historical Artifacts and Collaboration42:17 Public Display and Access to the Portrait43:55 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements Listen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at umbpulse@umaryland.edu.

Is Super Bowl XXXV the greatest football moment in Baltimore history? full In the third hour of BBMS, the guys discuss what they think the greatest football moment in Baltimore history was. They also talk about people rooting for rivals once their team is eliminated and give out their shovels. 2230 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:13:23 +0000 MzVBwQMxO1489bHxafF0jIsQn0NkMDvM sports The Big Bad Morning Show sports Is Super Bowl XXXV the greatest football moment in Baltimore history? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwav

Still in denial about the NIL, Nestor Aparicio welcomes Ruffin Bell of Coppin State over to Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market for a crab cake and a discussion about Eagles history and future goals. Bell, the marketing and promotion specialist on campus, highlights the success of various sports teams, including the volleyball and baseball teams winning the MEAC and the women's hoops beating Arizona State and George Washington this month. You can always hear Coppin State sports action on WNST-AM 1570. The post Ruffin Bell of Coppin State shares a Faidley's crab cake and discusses sports and West Baltimore history with Eagles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Part Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with coaching updates across the league.  Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Peter Schrager, and Super Bowl Champion Jason McCourty deliver their NFC Championship game picks.  What does the table think of the nominees for NFL Honors?  Peter gives us a history lesson on the winning football tradition of Baltimore.  We wrap up the week with AFC Championship game picks! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Rob Lee interviews Matthew Hankins, a restoration carpenter, historian, collector, and miniaturist. They discuss Matthew's background, his journey into art and carpentry, and his passion for creating detailed miniatures of buildings. Matthew shares insights into his process, the scale he works with, and the importance of weathering in his models. He also talks about his favorite projects and the building he would bring back to life in Baltimore. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about art, history, and craftsmanship!Episode Highlights: Matthew's background and early experiences with art and carpentry

In the opening hour of Wednesday's BBMS, the guys open up with a recap of the AL and NL Wild Card games, preview what could possibly be one of the most eventful weekends in recent Baltimore history, and debate why the Ravens defense seems to be disrespected and underrated. 

Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos about when he and Steve Bisciotti talked Colts' records and Baltimore history in Canton with Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay at The Biltmore in Arizona in 2006. The post Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos about when he and Steve Bisciotti talked Colts' records and Baltimore history in Canton with Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay at The Biltmore in Arizona in 2006 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Author Evans Paull tells Nestor about the highways and bye ways of Baltimore history and roads

The UMB Pulse is taking a look at campus and neighborhood landmarks for the summer with our first stop at Davidge Hall, which is the oldest building used for medical education in the Western Hemisphere. Larry Pitrof, executive director or the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, shares stories of the beginnings of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Davidge Hall (1:59), what you'll find inside (12:02) including the world famous Burns Collection of medical mummies (29:16). Learn how to take a tour Davidge Hall (18:54) as well! For more information about Davidge Hall, visit medicalalumni.org.

Join C4 and Bryan Nehman as they talk about the murder of a 66-Year-old man who was followed home leaving Horseshoe Casino. Dr. Paul Offit joins the show and talks about the next steps that should happen in this pandemic. And Inspector General Isabel Cumming joins us on her 4th anniversary as Inspector General of Baltimore City. C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

In this history story lord Baltimore founds the colony of Maryland in Virginia for Catholics and Protestants. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our waterways are one of our most precious shared resources. But in some places, we risk losing them to pollution, climate change, or overuse. In this episode, we hear from folks around the country talk about why their local waterways matter and why they believe in protecting them. Download episode transcript Stories used in this episode: Violet Spolarich on fighting pipelines and protecting water in her rural community Climate Change at the White Earth Reservation The Singing River Has the Blues Why Are There So Many Weeds Grandpa Bill's Big Lake Mistake Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story! Explore the Women Mind the Water project. Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon.  

We sometimes take for granted that we humans have figured out how to swim and dive, and travel across great bodies of water on boats. But it is really quite amazing when you think about it. In this episode, we soak in stories about swimming, diving, and boating ... and think about leaving our natural habitat behind to explore. Download Episode Transcript Stories used in this episode: Hok-Si-La Municipal Park, Minnesota Swimming with a Horse in Minnesota Diving in Minnesota Lakes Diving Beyond the Cliff, Caribbean Sea Kayaking with Seals, Maine Mississippi Gulf Coast Waterways The Green Dean and Hurricane Gloria, Rhode Island The Ocean as a Retreat, California Canoeing Adventures in Minnesota Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story! Explore the Women Mind the Water project. Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon.  

What is it about water that can instantly improve our mood, stir up joy, or awaken our inner child? In episode 4, we dive into the joy of playing in the water as we listen to stories of swimming in summer, splashing in puddles, and letting the waves lick our toes. Download Episode Transcript Stories featured in this episode: One Dock at a Time, Maine to Florida Summers at the River in South Georgia A River Girl and Her Fly Fishing and Outdoor Business in Todd, North Carolina Learning to Swim Trout Fishing and the Love for Water Building the Fish Pond with Dad, Hawaii Camping on the Blue Earth River, Minnesota Playing in the Mud, Virginia Beach Catching Fish in Mud Puddles, Missouri Baptisms at Games Lake   Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story! Explore the Women Mind the Water project. Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon.  

Welcome to the water. In episode 1, join host and producer Hannah Hethmon as she explores stories that highlight the many ways water connects and defines us. Stories used in this episode: Take Me to the Water Seaweed Farming in Connecticut Violet Spolarich on fighting pipelines and protecting water in her rural community History, Recreation, and Preservation--Bruce Conmy Talks about Minnesota Lakes Baptisms at Games Lake--Carolyn Lange Hatlestad From Bulgaria to Boston: A Water Journey Angela's Memorable Encounter with the Dead Sea Connections to Water in Greece The Magic of Water Spirit of the Water, New York Water as Spirit in Minnesota--Mike Swan The Need for Wetlands Restoration--Scott Glup A Magical Encounter with Whales in Hawaii Download Episode Transcript Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story! Explore the Women Mind the Water project. Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon.  

Beren takes a trip to the land of make-believe  to discover the origins of some of the most common and uncommonly known fairy tales have survived for centuries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Part Two of In Search of Black Power's Hardcore (Black) History of Baltimore, we tell the story of one of the grandfathers of the neoliberal city, Jim Rouse, depicting what happened when his vision of city planning as "civic engineering" came to West Baltimore. In trying to create a utopia in Upton, did liberal reformers and nonprofit developers sow the seeds for the 2015 Baltimore Uprising? Support the show (http://www.newtimbuktu.com)

"The Wire" is often seen as a show showing the gritty side of police work. But in light of questions raised by the Black Lives Matter movement, does the shows depictions of police corruption and gender politics go deep enough? This episode goes deep on the real corruption in the BPD and the depth of gender violence of policing, focusing on the story of Korryn Gaines, a Black woman and self-proclaimed "sovereign citizen" killed by Baltimore County police in 2016. We close with an interview with Sonja Sohn, the actress who played Detective Kima Greggs in The Wire, to unpack the shows complicated legacy. Support the show (http://www.newtimbuktu.com)

The HBO show The Wire is hailed as a "realistic" portrayal of the Baltimore's street drug trade and violence that springs from it. But is this true? In the first episode of "In Search of Black Power" activists and residents from Baltimore challenge the show's depictions, incorporating analysis from Baltimore history and of current movements to show the real Baltimore is more complicated, and beautiful, that the show could imagine. Support the show (http://www.newtimbuktu.com)

Heading into World War II, cork was essential in planes, ships, subs--and countless other tools of war. When a year’s supply of cork went up in flames at Crown Cork and Seal’s factory in Highlandtown, it was a threat to national security. We speak to David Taylor, author of ----Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in World War II----.Then, David London of the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture tells us about an immersive exhibit that transports visitors back in time 200-years, to the studio of Rembrandt Peale, the museum’s founder. Find more information about ----Time Travel Tours---- here.

Psychics, ouiji boards, nightmares - The Noir and Bizarre, a WYPR original podcast, isn’t afraid to get spooky. Producer Katie Marquette delves into questions about human existence and explores the strange stories we tell ourselves about death.From Meryl the Mummy--on display at the Walters Art Museum--to Edgar Allan Poe’s grave, Marquette explores Baltimore history with the mysterious in mind.Take a listen to Episode 4 of The Noir and Bizarre - Murder, Booze, and Romance: The Eternal Allure of Film Noir. Katie Marquette spoke with film expert Marc Sober.

Did you know that the Peale is the oldest museum building in the United States? Nancy Proctor, director of the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, tells us a bit about the Peale?s past, present, and future in Baltimore.