Why Are Greek Gods So Cruel?
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Scurvy, an ailment caused by a lack of vitamin C, is often associated with 17th-century pirates. Pirates had a relatively difficult life at sea, but scurvy made voyages even more challenging as it...
Although movies and books portray the pirate life as exciting, lucrative, and adventurous, the truth regarding 17th-century pirates is that life was merciless. Pirates experienced poverty, violence,...
Historically, a significant aspect of the pirate’s job has been to convince reluctant ship captains to part with their valuable cargo. But, of course, arms usually helped sway the argument their...
Though pirates have a notorious reputation for theft, violence, and cruelty, not all swashbucklers behaved in such a savage manner. Many pirates avoided violence whenever possible, and some treated...
Costumes are an essential component of the pirate persona. Every detail, from the bandanas on their heads to the boots on their feet, emphasizes a flamboyance central to the pirate's rakish appeal in...
It’s challenging to think about pirates without throwing in an “arrg” or an “ahoy.” There’s even an International Talk Like a Pirate day. But as well-known as pirate talk seems, it has no...