AMERICAN HISTORY: PETER FRANCISCO, VIRGINIA'S GIANT TEEN HERO OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION & OTHER STORIES AMERICA 250

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 34:38

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A collection of diverse stories including 1) The origin of the croissant, 2) The race for the atom bomb- it was closer than you think 3), Peter Francisco, teen hero of the revolution, 4,) Annie Oakley misses her chance,5) Brother Can You Spare A Dime, 6), The Legend of the Silver Madonna, 7) Steve Goodman and the City of New Orleans.

Link to "the City of New Orleans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF1lqEQFVUo

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