When you live in a city as old as Baltimore, you are always standing on a lot of history. Every single lot in this centuries-old town has decades of stories behind it. We talk with historian Katie Labor, who has been exploring some of those stories in her project called BehindBmoreLots.

When you live in a city as old as Baltimore, you are always standing on a lot of history. Every single lot in this centuries-old town has decades of stories behind it. We talk with historian <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/baltimore-history-katie-labor-MCJLGFSLL5DWJJE7AJIIWCAR2A/">Katie Labor</a>, who has been exploring some of those stories in her project called <a href="https://linktr.ee/seiya234">BehindBmoreLots</a>.

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!

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On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo.

If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

On The Record&nbsp;is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved&nbsp;Stoop Storytelling Series!
You'll hear On The Record&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mondays,&nbsp;Wednesdays&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's&nbsp;Morning Edition&nbsp;on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

On The Record

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

Historian sleuths out stories on Baltimore addresses

Rev. Grey Maggiano shares a Stoop story about using art to acknowledge the past and chart a new path forward. Check out a video of the Stoop event when this story was shared. See the painting here. 

Want more Stoop? Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast and website.

Rev. Grey Maggiano shares a Stoop story about using art to acknowledge the past and chart a new path forward. Check out a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0lcRy6dBVQ">video</a> of the Stoop event when this story was shared. See the painting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.memorialboltonhill.org/the-memorial-reparations-fund">here</a>.&nbsp; Want more Stoop? Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">podcast </a>and <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">website</a>.

Stories from the Stoop: Painting a new path forward

Before artisans knew of their danger, toxic materials like lead, arsenic, and mercury were used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts. A new exhibit at the Walters Art Museum titled, "If Books Could Kill" spotlights the hidden dangers of these artifacts and describes the scientific methods used to identify toxic materials. 

We speak with Lynley Anne Herbert, the Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, and conservation scientist Annette S. Ortiz Miranda.

"If Books Could Kill" opens December 18, 2024 and runs through August 5, 2025.

Image: “Archangel Michael Battling Devils,” 2nd quarter 15th century. Parchment With Ink, paint and gold. Acquired by Henry Walters.

Before artisans knew of their danger, toxic materials like lead, arsenic, and mercury were used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts. A new exhibit at the <a href="https://thewalters.org/">Walters Art Museum</a> titled, "<a href="https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/if-books-could-kill/">If Books Could Kill"</a> spotlights the hidden dangers of these artifacts and describes the scientific methods used to identify toxic materials.&nbsp;
We speak with&nbsp;Lynley Anne Herbert, the Robert and Nancy Hall Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, and conservation scientist Annette S. Ortiz Miranda.
"If Books Could Kill" opens December 18, 2024 and runs through August 5, 2025.
Image: &ldquo;Archangel Michael Battling Devils,&rdquo; 2nd quarter 15th century. Parchment With Ink, paint and gold. Acquired by Henry Walters.

Poisonous pigments star in new Walters Art exhibit

Dozens of firefighters raced to extinguish a massive blaze in Baltimore Thursday; freezing temps and high winds multiplied the hazards. We ask chief James Wallace how he keeps his department safe, and get winter weather safety tips for everyone.

Request a smoke alarm and placement assistance for your home.

Dozens of firefighters raced to extinguish a massive blaze in Baltimore Thursday; freezing temps and high winds multiplied the hazards. We ask chief James Wallace how he keeps his department safe, and get winter weather safety tips for everyone.
<a href="https://balt311.baltimorecity.gov/citizen/s/">Request a smoke alarm</a> and placement assistance for your home.

Historian sleuths out stories on Baltimore addresses

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