# piracy
31 Infamous Pirate Queens and Captains Who Ruled the Seas
From the blood-soaked decks of the Caribbean to the icy waters of the North Sea, pirates have haunted maritime history for centuries. Some sought justice, others plundered for power or glory. These…
The Golden Age of Piracy’s Most Terrifying Pirates
Pirates ran riot in the North Atlantic and Indian Ocean in The Golden Age of Piracy, circa 1650s to 1720s.…
These Vicious Crimes Will Make You See the Medieval Period in a New Light
Criminal deeds, especially the more brazen ones, can simultaneously fascinate, titillate, and horrify. That was no less so in the…
A Tale of Two Elizabeths: Two Queens Who Rewrote History
Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II reigned centuries apart, but the years of both on the throne witnessed transformational changes in…
Brutal Moments in History Where Justice Was Served Ice Cold
Moments of vengeance and can be found throughout the entirety of history. As Paul Gaugin once said, “life being what…
The Most Formidable Women in History that Made Men Cower Before Them
Few were more powerful than Empress Matilda (1102 – 1167), heir to the English throne. When her father the king…
Rich People From History Who Committed Shady and Evil Deeds
Some rich Gilded Age tycoons wanted to establish a secretive and private resort in which to relax and enjoy nature,…
Unexpected and Surprising Facts About England’s Iconic Queens
In 2018, a Moroccan newspaper made an assertion that created quite a stir: that it had traced the lineage of…
The Fate of the Rockefeller Scion Eaten by Cannibals and Other Macabre History
In 1961, a scion of the Rockefeller family came to a macabre end in New Guinea. For decades, it was…
Daring Escapes from Concentrations Camps, Enemies, and Crashed Planes
Dangers and perils come at us in many shapes and forms, and all we can do is try to duck…