Or, “How a little study of history can make your visit to a city so much more entertaining and fun.” At Clio Bluestocking Tales.
Why do visitors leave pennies at this gravesite? Read the story at Clio Bluestocking Tales
For five weeks, I walked around the streets of Baltimore, or at least the distance between a certain major university known for its doctors, the Inner Harbor, and Fells Point — especially Fells Point — with some diversions elsewhere. As I walked, I began to notice landmarks of some very bad guys who have graced the streets of this interesting city.
Fans of “The Wire” will especially want to read it. Did you catch the reason Clio is in Baltimore, for the full effect?
It’s not that history tells you how to live your life, or save it; it can make your life worth the living and saving.
Millard Fillmore's Bathtub 
Thank you for the link-love! Everyone should read something about the history of a city they visit, or at least look for it while they are there.
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