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The Golden Age of Piracy - Blackbeard! The short career of the infamous Blackbeard. pirates • piracy • blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • adventure
Yo-ho-ho Discover the truth about Blackbeard, the pirate. pirate • folklore • legend • tallships • north carolina
Blackbeard the Hero? The notorious pirate Blackbeard wasn't actually the killer we think he was, though he was considered to be the personification of evil - and something of a politician. blackbeard • edward teach • drummond • thatch • tache
The Golden Age of Piracy For forty years from around 1690 until 1730, the most famous pirates sailed the High Seas. Writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J. M. Barrie, painters like Howard Pyle, and Hollywood in films like Captain Blood made these pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy immortal. They, themselves, were legends in their own time. golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • buccaneers • blackbeard
Blackbeard The legend of Blackbeard has been told and retold in many different ways. Here some of the actual history of this infamous pirate is revealed. pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • queen anne's revenge • golden age of piracy
Blackbeard As one of the most notorious and well-remembered Caribbean pirates, Blackbeard succeeded in capturing over 40 ships in his relatively brief career. blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • pirate • caribbean • queen anne's war
Hauntings: Outer Banks of North Carolina - Part I I was a teenager when I read about how Nags Head got its name. Early settlers on the island were having a bad time. Crops had been poor and they needed money to buy seeds and provisions. They prayed. If a ship was doomed to run aground, let it be there. They did not want to cause a shipwreck, but if one was going to happen, let it be there. As fate had it, a ship ran aground and they would have what they needed for survival. Then some unscrupulous folks got the idea of attaching lanterns to horses’ necks and walking them on the beach. Ships’ captains thought they were farther out at sea because the lights appeared to be other ships and, relying on this, they ran aground and were pillaged. Legend has it that Blackbeard came up with the idea. This article is about Blackbeard and the ghost ship of Diamond Shoals. The Outer Banks of North Carolina are said to be haunted. Psychic phenomena or legend? paranormal • ghosts • outer banks • north carolina history • blackbeard
Pirate folklore a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history. pirates • blackbeard • anne bonnie • mary read • calico jack
Sing a Song of Six Pence When we recall nursery rhymes, none of us think of their omnious history and origin. pirates • nursery rhymes • blackbeard • society • england
Folklore From the Carolinas Wherever a road leads in one of the Carolinas, one will find unusual and entertaining folklore, perhaps even a Hag or Haint. In fact, on any foggy night in North Carolina's Outer Banks, at Nags Head, one can see Blackbeard as he heads toward the nearest pub... folktale • south • south • hag • haint
Lighthouses of the Outer Banks Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home. outer banks • lighthouses • bodie island • corolla • cape hatteras
North Carolina's Outer Banks The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. Steve Strother takes time off from riding the Atlantic waves to describe the coast's unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal of America's first settlers and Blackbeard! north carolina • blackbeard • nags head • kitty hawk • kill devil hills
North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 1 The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. With a unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal these islands offer an ideal location for a family summer vacation. outer banks • beach • ocean • tide • tides
Piracy of Yore vs. Piracy Today Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques. modern piracy • pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • ming dynasty
Punishing the Pirates Pirates didn't fear death. Rather they expected it. Many died from disease or in battle, while others faced an executioner. A gruesome death (dancing the hempen jig) awaited condemned pirates. They often joked about hanging, but only until they stood on the gallows. pirates • piracy • murder • gallows • executioner's dock
North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 2 This article is part 2 of a two part series detailing the highlights of family vacationing in the Outer Banks coastal area of North Carolina. In Part 2 I focus on additional parks and natural areas as well as three shopping highlights. outer banks • beach • ocean • tide • tides
Pirate Captain John Rackham Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. jack rackham • calico jack • anne bonny • mary read • jamaica
Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail! pirates • buccaneers • adventures
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers. pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
The Lure of Piracy - Realty vs. Romanticism, Part 1 Once portrayed as frightening villains, pirates have become daring heroes we yearn to emulate. If real pirates were and continue to be bloodthirsty violent men, why do we romanticize them? pirates • world war ii • great depression • rafael sabatini • errol flynn
Captain Henry Morgan's Later Years Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring. captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
U.S. Virgin Islands Overview St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, the three U.S. Virgin Islands, each has its own distinct characteristics and style. things to see and do in st. thomas • things to do in st. thomas • things to do in the virgin islands • virgin islands history • us virgin islands history
Did Pirates Really Go Arrrgh? A pirate is one of the original terrorists of the world. In fact, terror was just as much a weapon in a pirate's armory as his sword. So just when did the pirate pass from a seafaring, Osama Bin Laden-type of scumbag to the romantic, handsome, swashbuckling hero? More importantly, did they really go "arrrgh?" Let us examine the mystique of the pirate. pirates • arrrgh • sharon west • history bizarre mysterious • terror
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 5: Tortuga and New Providence Tortuga was one of the earliest safe harbors pirates used in the Caribbean. New Providence was one of the last. Together these two havens played host to some of the most infamous pirates to sail the High Seas. pirates • piracy • buccaneers • tortuga • new providence
Oh To Be A Pirate - Part 2 If life at sea was so dangerous, why did men become pirates? Was it the lure of treasure or were there other reasons for making a choice that might lead to death by hanging if caught? pirates • seamen • royal navy • impressment • desertion
Piracy and the Law: Modern Piracy - part 2 During the Golden Age of Piracy, piracy attracted some because of promised riches with little fear of prosecution. The likelihood of being brought to justice is the same if not greater today. Why? The legal definition of what makes a crime an act of piracy and the perpetrator of said crime a pirate. modern piracy • piracy • pirates • maritime law • rhodes
Review: Many Happy Returns We now return to "Under the Bar with Jay and Horslowski", already in progress... xena • gabrielle • renee o'connor • lucy lawless • television
The Jolly Roger and No Quarter Given When asked about the flag most commonly associated with pirates, most people will describe a white skull and crossbones on a black field. The Jolly Roger wasn't the only flag pirates used, but the sight of it made seamen tremble. The most feared of the pirate flags, though, was the red flag, the jolie rouge, for it meant death to all. (Please note this article is graphic intensive, making it slow to load.) jolly roger • pirate flags • jolie rouge • flag • skull and crossbones
Time Warp Trio This series of books by author, Jon Scieszka is wild, wacky and hilarious. Go along with Joe, Fred and Sam on these zany adventures. Visit the Stone-Age, Camelot, the Old West and take a trip on the high seas with Blackbeard. Terrific series for kids 7 to 11. great books for kids • time warp trio • wild books • funny books • mary alward
Sir Francis Drake Drake was all things to all people: a colorful, adventuring, pioneering, slave-trading cutthroat who left his mark on the Spanish sphere of influence in the New World. sir francis drake • pirate • privateer • privateering • caribbean
Halloween on TV -- A Schedule of Shows Want to know what spooky episodes, specials and movies are on television this Halloween? You've knocked on the right coffin.
Coastal Carolina Vacation Getaways The coastal areas of South Carolina offer much for tourists, lovers, honeymooners, diners, golfers, and anyone who enjoys the relaxation of the beach. coastal carolinas • charleston • south carolina coasts • myrtle beach • beaufort
Eastern Caribbean Ports of Call These are just three of many beautiful islands of the Caribbean. Each one of the three has different historical influences including Spanish, Dutch and French. san juan in puerto rico • charlotte amalie on st. thomas v.i. • virgin islands • philipsburg on st. maarten • america's cup
Pirate Ships on the Horizon The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen. pirate ships • schooner • brigantine • galleon • pirates of the caribbean
Pirateology Learn what life was like on board a pirate ship and build a model ship. pirate • history • children • kids • ship
Sea Monsters and Whirlpools The sea monster is nowhere to be seen. However, familiar favourites such as Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones make their expected return as they battle amid a maelstrom captain jack sparrow • pirates of the caribbean • at world's end • johnny depp • orlando bloom
Black Bart The death of Black Bart in 1723 marked the end of the so-called golden age of piracy. black bart • bartholomew roberts • caribbean pirate • barbados • martinique
Captain Kidd Captain Kidd was either a bloodthirsty pirate of his own volition, or else a victim of mutinous circumstances beyond his control. The result was the same: a hanging. captain william kidd • pirate • privateer • high seas • william iii of england
Tales from the Swamp Swamp Fox and Squamm Water swamp fox • squamm water • swamps • folklore • legends
US Virgin Islands - St. Thomas St Thomas is the US Virgin Island most reknown for its duty-free and luxury shopping. Other activites on this Caribbean island include walking tours and water sports. us virgin islands st thomas activities popular get • caribbean cruise vacation day trip sightseeing • charlotte amalie captial popular cruise stop • havensight cruise ship dock harbor • high end retail duty-free shops exemptions travele
Anne Bonny, Renowned Female Pirate Bonny was a better fighter than most male pirates. When the end was near, she fought like a hell-cat on her ship's deck while her male crew mates slumbered in rum heaven. anne bonny • woman pirate of the caribbean • captain jack rackham • calico jack • mary read
Bahamas Diving--Something for Everyone Vacation and dive the Bahamas--from casinos to quiet inns and deserted beaches, the many islands of the Bahamas have something for everyone and the diving is easy. scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
Captain Henry Morgan Captain Morgan was a ruthless privateer and ingenious naval strategist who eventually settled down to a knighted life of ease and wealth as deputy governor of Jamaica. captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Female Pirates and Their Lovers Pirates in love, real and fictional, include Anne Bonny and John Rackham; Mary Read and Anne Bonny; and Bêlit and Conan anne bonny and captain calico jack rackham • bêlit and conan • female pirates' lovers • juliet and romeo. tristan and isolde. abelardo and • . elizabeth barrett
Female Pirates on the High Seas A common factor among most female pirates was a desire to escape the shackles of convention or to defy male authority-- or both. granuaile • mary read • alwilda • gráinne • grace o'malley
Morgan Plunders the Spanish Main Morgan made his name plundering the Spanish Caribbean colonies on behalf of the English crown, while pocketing more than one or two pieces of eight for his trouble. captain henry morgan • real pirates of the caribbean • spanish main • maracaibo • cartagena harbor
When Women Turn Pirate Anne Bonny, Charlotte de Berry and Ching Shih are but a few of the names of famous female pirates who sailed the high seas in search of adventure and plunder. female pirates • anne bonny • charlotte de berry and cheng i sao • ching shih • women who turn pirate
Live-aboard Diving--The Easy Way Find out how to get the most nitrogen for your buck -- live-aboard diving is the easiest and least expensive way to go. live-aboard diving • live-aboard dive boats • scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba
Mary Read, Fearless Female Pirate Dressed as a man, Mary Read lived the life of a man's man as a woman. She was a skilled swordsman, sailed with Jack Rackham and was best friends with pirate Anne Bonny. mary read • anne bonny • captain jack rackman • disguised as a man • pirate
Cayman Island Options The Cayman Islands are HOT! However, with hoards of travelers flocking to this tropical paradise, it's pretty hard to "Relax Cayman Island style". This article offers some "off the beaten path" substitutes for the typical guide book favorites. cayman • travel • caribbean • grand |
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