Have Mercy…
Immortalized in H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Shunned House”, rumored to be the inspiration for Lucy Westerna in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, destination … Continue reading Have Mercy…
Meet Dr. William Bowen
Dr. William Bowen was born in Providence, March 8, 1747. His father, Dr. Ephraim Bowen, called him “Billie”. He is … Continue reading Meet Dr. William Bowen
A 1750 Walnut Stick Attack
Matthew Robinson (1709-1795) was a Newport lawyer. Supposedly minding his own business, walking the street in 1750 when he was … Continue reading A 1750 Walnut Stick Attack