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Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

Eighteen miniature death-scene dioramas.

Baltimore, Maryland

George Peabody Library

It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books."

Baltimore, Maryland

Edgar Allan Poe's Grave

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

Baltimore, Maryland

Bazaar

Crammed into a Baltimore row house is an oddities shop that sells everything from skulls to dead insects.

Baltimore, Maryland

The Book Thing

This free, take-a-book shop seems like a trick but isn't.

Baltimore, Maryland

Site of Edgar Allan Poe's Death

The site where Poe "in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance" likely died.

Baltimore, Maryland

Elijah Bond's Ouija Board Grave

The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.

Baltimore, Maryland

Dr. Gloom's Crypt of Curiosities

Fiji mermaids, mummified remains, and recreated cryptids are among the morbid oddities at this Baltimore museum.

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Papermoon Diner

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

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Ministry of Brewing

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

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One of the verses printed in the <i>Baltimore Patriot</i>, with instructions to sing to the tune of "Anacreon in Heaven."

For Sale: The First Printing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

A celebration of freedom, published next to advertisements for the slave trade.

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An 1876 map showing Laurel Cemetery.

The Grim History Hidden Under a Baltimore Parking Lot

After an African-American cemetery was bulldozed, families wondered what happened to the graves.

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Olive Wetzel Dennis in 1947, making some suggestions on how to improve a new Baltimore and Ohio Railroad buffet car.

The 'Lady Engineer' Who Took the Pain Out of the Train

Olive Wetzel Dennis spent years test-riding railways, improving everything from climate control to dining-car china along the way.

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Finally, a Theremin for Rats

With the help of human musician Dan Deacon, some rats have made a film soundtrack with it.

A stack of Berger Cookies.

The Quest to Save Baltimore's Iconic Berger Cookie

A looming ban on trans fats threatens the city's beloved dessert.

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Fort Independence on Castle Island was once the epitome of a waterfront defense.

10 Places That Rejected Poe in Life But Celebrate Him in Death

Edgar Allan Poe gets the recognition he deserves in the afterlife.

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Work Out in a Bank Vault in Baltimore's Art Deco Gym

When your gym is this beautiful, you never want to skip leg day.

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