The most famous of pirates can be confidently considered Piet Pieterszoon Hein (or Hein) – a sailor of the XVI-XVII…
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Sayyida al-Hurra is remembered throughout history for more than simply being the tyrant mistress of Tetouan, the name of a…
Read MoreWilliam Dampier was an explorer, pirate and naturalist. He was the first Englishman to visit parts of what is now…
Read MoreThe Golden Age of Piracy was when robbery on the high seas and in colonial ports reached unimaginable levels.
Read MoreCharles Vane, a pirate, was known for being cruel. He looked down on not only his enemies but also his…
Read MoreA pirate is a robber who travels by water. Though most pirates targeted ships, some also launched attacks on coastal…
Read MoreWho hasn’t fantasized about such a thrilling adventure? However, contrary to common assumptions, women were also involved in the pirate…
Read MoreThe enigmatic Black Monk is mentioned in one of these medieval stories. Black Monk is a nobleman who lives on…
Read MoreNo, not all Vikings were blonde, and not all of them had long beards. Moreover, not all Vikings came from…
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