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Where the ghost stories come out to play

With its colonial history and old brick streets, it’s no surprise that the town of Elkton, Maryland, at the top of Chesapeake Bay, is wickedly haunted. And on an October night flecked with stars, we wanted to see if the … Continue reading

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Chautauqua and the historical society

Thanks to the Maryland Humanities Council, Chautauqua is once again being held this summer. I was asked to introduce Harriet Tubman by speaking about another historical topic, and my comments follow.  I thought I might get us in a historical … Continue reading

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Examining ‘Media and Medicine’

We often think of the connections between “Media and Government” or “Media and Entertainment,” but far less often about “Media and Medicine.” A few weeks ago, the Alpha Alpha Theta Honor Society at Cecil College hosted a meaningful panel discussion … Continue reading

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