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Pre-Raphaelite art is a reminder of Mom's influence
chrisc@herald-mail.comMy mother made me a journalist. And a musician, an artist, a poet and a playwright. I realized this recently while taking in an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. —“The Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Art and Design,...Tags: Washington, DC, Artists, Fine Artists, Arts, Arts and Culture
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British knight lectures in Jefferson County on first leg of history tour
richardb@herald-mail.comBritish Knight Sir Neil Cossons, an expert in the study of England’s architectural and industrial history, lectured on the subjects Tuesday evening before an audience of about 50 in the Jefferson County Courthouse. Knighted in 1994 for his work...Tags: Japan, Museums, Arts, Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice
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British historian to speak Tuesday in Charles Town
A British historian will make three public appearances in West Virginia this week, starting Tuesday in Charles Town. Sir Neil Cossons is former chairman of English Heritage, a group that manages more than 400 historic properties in England and cares... -
Remains of England's Richard III found beneath parking lot
Associated PressHe was king of England, but for centuries he lay without shroud or coffin in an unknown grave, and his name became a byword for villainy. But on Monday, scientists announced they had rescued the remains of Richard III from anonymity — and the...Tags: William Shakespeare, Science, Chemical Industry, Archaeology, Biotechnology Industry
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Trial delayed for man who fought extradition on 2006 murder charge
dona@herald-mail.comA Brooklyn, N.Y., man who fought extradition from Great Britain for more than five years on a 2006 murder charge in Washington County will have another two months to prepare for trial. Circuit Court Judge M. Kenneth Long Jr. on Thursday granted a motion...Tags: New York City, Trials, Litigation, Lawyers, Extradition
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Man extradited from England to face murder charge wants trial delayed
dona@herald-mail.comThe attorney for a man charged with murder who fought extradition from Great Britain for more than five years said Wednesday in Washington County Circuit Court that he wants his client’s trial postponed, in part because many witnesses in the 2006...Tags: New York City, Human Rights, Trials, Politics, Lawyers
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With Thanksgiving next week, let¿s literally talk turkey
In a little more than a week, we will celebrate the most American of holidays, Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for, and I hope you are. Today, however, I am going to talk about the guest of honor at most of your Thanksgiving tables, the turkey....
Tags: Holidays, Turkey (animal), Thanksgiving, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)
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Englebert Humperdinck credits name change with his success
marieg@herald-mail.comWhat's in a name? For Englebert Humperdinck, it's the difference between being a super star and a smalltime crooner. It's the difference between playing local pubs and appearing at The London Palladium. As Arnold George Dorsey, his given name, it's...Tags: Tom Jones, The Voice (tv program), The Beatles (music group), Music, United Kingdom
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More than 4,000 re-enactors commemorate battles of South Mountain and Antietam
dona@herald-mail.comThe thunder of cannons and muskets had some competition from the real thing Saturday, but following an afternoon downpour, Union and Confederate forces squared off in a re-enactment of the Battle of Fox’s Gap. More than 4,000 re-enactors took to...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Smithsonian Institution, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Corporate Officers
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George Kalin: Put jokes aside and recognize contributions of all people
When you live in Indiana, you hear Kentucky jokes. In Maryland, they are about West Virginia. When you’re Polish, it doesn’t matter where you live — you are the brunt of jokes. I want to dispel the idea that this nationality is worthy of...Tags: Poland, Russia, Mayflower Voyage (1620), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Judaism
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Good horsemanship displayed during Washington County Horse Council Open Show
alnotarianni@aol.comAfter World War II, gypsies throughout the United Kingdom set out to breed a horse ideal for their nomadic, unconventional lifestyle. They wanted one that was compact and powerful, mannerly and beautiful. The resulting horse, which eventually was...Tags: Middletown, Crime, Law and Justice, World War II (1939-1945), Judges, Justice System
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Martinsburg sisters featured on 'My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding' reality show
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA fight filmed on the steps of the historic Berkeley County Courthouse played out on televisions across the country Sunday night as part of TLC’s “My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding.” Two young Romanichal gypsy women shoved and punched...Tags: TLC (tv network), Facebook, Europe, Abusive Behavior, Weddings
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