October 7, 2026
Tag: William Robinson Leigh
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Paul Revere
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History likes heroes; no matter what! Can you imagine that Paul Revere was not always a notable revolutionary patriot? The truth is, Revere gain little fame for his “Midnight Ride” in April 1775. He was nearly forgotten until Henry Longfellow wrote a poem that embellished Revere’s role in the events of that night.
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September 20, 2026 3 Comments
Every tour guide in Venice will tell you the story of the bell tower’s collapse and how the Tower Keeper’s cat was the only casualty. Postcards, both old and new, will tell the rest of the story.