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Frederick-Born Designer Claire McCardell Single-Handedly Democratized Women’s Fashion
In her new biography, author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson explores McCardell’s rise in the male-dominated midcentury New York fashion industry—ultimately giving us pockets, mix-and-match separates, and modern-day athleisure.
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Restaurant Bathroom Spotlight: Step Inside One of Baltimore’s Most Luxury Loos
No longer just a utilitarian rest stop, bathrooms have become a bold statement at local dining establishments—not to mention the perfect backdrop for that all-important selfie.
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The Fault in His Stars
How did John Wilkes Booth become America's first presidential assassin?
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Seven Score & Ten Years Ago
Upcoming events marking the sesquicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
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Articles of War
The Maryland Historical Society's documents, weapons, and personal items offer a glimpse of the Civil War the way Marylanders lived it.
