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!!”
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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”
Blackbeard’s 400 lb Medicine Chest
Pyrates and chests are almost synonymous. Almost. There are some fairly well-known pyrate chests, and those are the ones I’ve been plunderin’ lately. Namely, the mysterious chest of Billy Bones of Treasure Island fame; Blackbeard’s medicine chest adventure in Charles Towne; the infamous chest of Captain William Kidd; and the chest of Captain Thomas Tew.Continue reading “Blackbeard’s 400 lb Medicine Chest”
A General History or Fiction? Part III – LibertaTia or Bust!
Continuing the plundering of A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson. Disclaimer: I am not a historian; I am a wonderin’ and plunderin’ pyrate and simply sharing my somewhat organized thoughts and notes from my plunderin’ and wonderin’. If you need to catch up or would like to refresh your memory of A GeneralContinue reading “A General History or Fiction? Part III – LibertaTia or Bust!”
22 Pyrates
Before rum launched its successful world invasion in the early 1700s, wine was a frequent libation of choice for pyrates. Well, for everyone, really, not just pyrates. And we’ve already plundered and discovered that pyrates weren’t really picky about their wine. If it was there, they’d drink it. Madeira! Madeira! While it’s true that pyratesContinue reading “22 Pyrates”
Virginia Chandler 