Most people know Paul Revere for his famous ride on April 18th, 1775, through the Middlesex countryside warning John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and the local residents about the British approach. But fewer know that this master of military intrigue was also a master of intriguing silver.
Paul Revere learned the silversmith trade from his father, Apollos Rivoire, and became the most prominent craftsman of his day. His style evolved with time in response to the changing tastes of his clientele. By the end of the 18th century, Revere produced elaborate pieces in repoussé (reverse hammering to create an exterior relief) and also pieces with finely detailed neoclassical engraving.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A hitchhiking robot that captured the hearts of fans worldwide met its demise in the U.S.
The Canadian researchers who created hitchBOT as a social experiment told The Associated Press that someone in Philadelphia damaged the robot beyond repair early Saturday, ending its first American tour after about two weeks.
