Pyrate Gold!!

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Just because yer not lookin’ for it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Pyrate Gold has been found (again!) “Off the coast of the Caribbean, divers uncovered what experts now call one of the most significant pirate-era finds in decades — a trove of coins, relics, and historyContinue reading “Pyrate Gold!!”

Shipwreck!!

Just because yer not lookin’ for it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. If you’ve ever wanted to explore a shipwreck, well, there’s still hope. Ye might just stumble on it… If you want to know more, get yourself a grog and stumble on over to MSN: Grad Students Were Working on a Project—and Accidentally FoundContinue reading “Shipwreck!!”

Pyrates and Templars

Well, mateys, I started plunderin’ a TV documentary series that explores the theory that Pyrates are “descendants” of the Knights Templar. I will save you the trouble of plunderin’ this on yer own… Did 17th century pyrates originate (somehow?) in or from the Knights Templar organization? In a word, “No.” Well now, THAT was someContinue reading “Pyrates and Templars”

Pyrate Coves: Cornwall, England

Are ye planning a Pyrate themed holiday adventure this summer? For the next few plunders, I’m going to share with you some amazing adventure spots! Get your grog and let’s set sail! First up is the amazing, beautiful, and mysterious coastline of Cornwall, England. Ole Bootstrap Ginny has actually visited this area (twice) and evenContinue reading “Pyrate Coves: Cornwall, England”

Pyrate Island

Yes, Ginny, there was a pyrate colony, (actually more than one), down below the equator just off the eastern coast of Madagascar. The island that we’re plunderin’ for today’s adventure is in the Bay of Pyrates on Ile Sainte Marie, (yes, that Ile Sainte Marie where Adam Baldridge established his pyrate colony in 1690.) IleContinue reading “Pyrate Island”