Five Minutes of Baltimore History

Johns Hopkins
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Five Minutes of Baltimore History hosted by Johns Hopkins is a storytelling series that reveals the lives and legacies behind Baltimore’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and leaders. Episodes run as short, compelling vignettes that invite listeners to discover how Baltimore’s heritage and historic places have shaped our city and our nation.

Episodes

  1. New Thrillers: "Best Offer Wins" by Marisa Kashino and "The Gallagher Place" by Julie Doar

    3H AGO

    New Thrillers: "Best Offer Wins" by Marisa Kashino and "The Gallagher Place" by Julie Doar

    More twists and turns than a carnival helter skelter!

    4 min

  2. 4H AGO

    The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel is a 1.4-mile, four-lane tunnel opened in November 1957. At the time, the tunnel was considered an engineering marvel.

    4 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Shake N Bake Family Fun Center

    Shake & Bake Family Fun Center is a fabulous neighborhood recreation center and gathering place in Upton. Let's go skating!

    4 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Memorable Memoirs of 2025

    The cream of the crop from a very good year for new memoirs.

    4 min

  5. JAN 5

    The Marble Bar

    The Marble Bar in Baltimore, once a hotspot for punk rock and new wave bands, has been vacant for years. But what a history!

    4 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Frank Zappa in Highlandtown

    A bronze statue of Frank Zappa, a Baltimore native and rock and roll legend, stands outside the Southeast branch of the Pratt Library in Highlandtown, Baltimore.

    4 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Billie Holiday Block

    Exploring the neighborhood where Billie Holiday began her life in Baltimore.

    4 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Duckpin Bowling

    Baltimore word association: Natty Boh, crab cakes, formstone, and…duckpin bowling!

    4 min

  9. 11/25/2025

    Fort Carroll

    “What is that crazy little island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay?” It’s Fort Carroll!

    4 min

  10. 11/21/2025

    Camark Cats

    What’s with all of those climbing ceramic cats on the sides of buildings in Baltimore?

    4 min

  11. 11/18/2025

    Little Willie Adams

    Little Willie Adams, a Baltimore businessman, made significant impacts in entertainment, politics, and business.

    4 min
  12. Formstone: Love it or hate it?

    11/04/2025

    Formstone: Love it or hate it?

    One thing we know for sure is that people are passionate about it. Formstone, created here in Baltimore!

    4 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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Five Minutes of Baltimore History hosted by Johns Hopkins is a storytelling series that reveals the lives and legacies behind Baltimore’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and leaders. Episodes run as short, compelling vignettes that invite listeners to discover how Baltimore’s heritage and historic places have shaped our city and our nation.

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