Author Archives: atomictv

Celebrating Jimi Hendrix’s 71th Birthday

Posted on November 5, 2013 by atomictv

Crosstown Traffic Alert: Train A Comin! by Tom Warner and Scott Huffines (November 5, 2013) – Tonight at 9 p.m. on PBS, American Masters will present a new two-hour documentary on pioneering rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix (Nov. 27, 1942 – … Continue reading →

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The Death and Burial of Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on October 31, 2013 by atomictv

(Maryland Historical Society, 10/22/2015) The mysterious death of writer Edgar Allan Poe still haunts and fascinates his fans and biographers. The facts of his untimely passing in 1849 have been obscured and confused since he was found barely conscious in … Continue reading →

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“Edgar Allan Ho” Halloween Costume

Posted on October 28, 2013 by atomictv

“I decided to get a little creative this year. I present Edgar Allan Ho” by zacch on reddit.com

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Baltimore’s Hometown Schooner, The Pride of Baltimore II, Turns 25

Posted on October 23, 2013 by atomictv

(WYPR, 10/23/2013) “Named after a ship that fought in the war of 1812, the first Pride of Baltimore sank in a white squall (a fierce storm of winds) in 1986 off of Puerto Rico. The captain and three crew members … Continue reading →

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