Articles related to "Corsair"
Corsair – Piracy, Terrorism, Political Intrigue
Combining maritime and naval history with ancient and modern politics has enabled Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul to produce a good read to while away a long journey.
corsair • clive cussler • jack du brul • thriller • terrorism
Combining maritime and naval history with ancient and modern politics has enabled Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul to produce a good read to while away a long journey.
corsair • clive cussler • jack du brul • thriller • terrorism
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
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
When is a Pirate not a Pirate?
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
French Privateers: an Introduction
The French considered "la course," their word for privateering, a family business where sons followed in their fathers' footsteps. Known as corsairs, French privateers plagued English shipping for more than a century. This second article in a series examines the French privateers.
france • french privateers • privateers • corsairs • rene duguay-trouin
The French considered "la course," their word for privateering, a family business where sons followed in their fathers' footsteps. Known as corsairs, French privateers plagued English shipping for more than a century. This second article in a series examines the French privateers.
france • french privateers • privateers • corsairs • rene duguay-trouin
The 1969 Soccer War in the Air
Fearless Latin American aviators, flying aircraft that had been retired from front line service for twenty years fought it out over the jungles of Central America.
1969 soccer war • 1969 futbol war • futbol war • soccer war • p51 mustang
Fearless Latin American aviators, flying aircraft that had been retired from front line service for twenty years fought it out over the jungles of Central America.
1969 soccer war • 1969 futbol war • futbol war • soccer war • p51 mustang
The Coastal Towers of Andalucia in Spain
For centuries the picturesque watchtowers ringing the coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the Pyrenees gave warning of attacks by the Barbary Pirates from North Africa.
towers of andalucia • watchtowers • barbary pirates • pirate raids • pirate attacks
For centuries the picturesque watchtowers ringing the coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the Pyrenees gave warning of attacks by the Barbary Pirates from North Africa.
towers of andalucia • watchtowers • barbary pirates • pirate raids • pirate attacks
The USCGC Icarus vs Uboat U-352
Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.
coast guard cutter icarus • uscg • uscg cutter • uscg wwii • uscg uboat
Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.
coast guard cutter icarus • uscg • uscg cutter • uscg wwii • uscg uboat
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
A Trio of Pirates
Time and distance separated Murat Rais, Kanhoji Angria, and Howell Davis, but each of these men employed audacious cunning to become successful pirates. Although probably an Albanian by birth, Murat Rais rose high in the ranks of the Barbary corsairs. The African Kanhoji Angria terrorized British ships in the Indian Ocean, and the Welsh seaman turned pirate, Howell Davis, hoodwinked governors into believing that he hunted pirates for a living.
murat rais • murat reis • barbary corsairs • corsair • pirate
Time and distance separated Murat Rais, Kanhoji Angria, and Howell Davis, but each of these men employed audacious cunning to become successful pirates. Although probably an Albanian by birth, Murat Rais rose high in the ranks of the Barbary corsairs. The African Kanhoji Angria terrorized British ships in the Indian Ocean, and the Welsh seaman turned pirate, Howell Davis, hoodwinked governors into believing that he hunted pirates for a living.
murat rais • murat reis • barbary corsairs • corsair • pirate
Galleys to Junks
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
Japanese Balloon Bombs of WWII
Desperate to avenge the brutal American attacks on the Japanese homeland, Japan invented one of the strangest weapons in aerial combat.
corsair fleet • japanese balloon bombs • doolittle raid • honshu island • fugu
Desperate to avenge the brutal American attacks on the Japanese homeland, Japan invented one of the strangest weapons in aerial combat.
corsair fleet • japanese balloon bombs • doolittle raid • honshu island • fugu
Medieval Piracy and Privateering
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
To Capture Prey and Plunder It
Once pirates had a ship, they sailed the High Seas in search of prey. How did they capture another ship? How did they defend themselves? What did they search for once they boarded that ship?
pirates • capture • vikings • norse • barbary corsair
Once pirates had a ship, they sailed the High Seas in search of prey. How did they capture another ship? How did they defend themselves? What did they search for once they boarded that ship?
pirates • capture • vikings • norse • barbary corsair
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
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
The Lure of Piracy - Realty vs. Romanticism, Part 2
Literature and Hollywood have given us an image of pirates that is far different from the realty. How do they differ and why do we prefer to believe in the fictional version rather than the truth?
pirates • modern pirates • robert louis stevenson • treasure island • galleons
Literature and Hollywood have given us an image of pirates that is far different from the realty. How do they differ and why do we prefer to believe in the fictional version rather than the truth?
pirates • modern pirates • robert louis stevenson • treasure island • galleons
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 6: In League with Pirates
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Pirates never work alone. Whether in the past or the present, they require people to sell their plunder. Sooner or later, this illegal trade results in government intervention to suppress piracy.
pirates • piracy • pirate havens • adam baldridge • baltimore
Oregon Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Grows
History becomes real at this popular West Coast attraction, home to WW2 fighter planes, a "Cold War" ICBM and an IMAX 3D journey to the International Space Station.
evergreen air and space museum • mcminnville oregon • howard hughes spruce goose • world's largest wooden aircraft • imax 3d theater space flight
History becomes real at this popular West Coast attraction, home to WW2 fighter planes, a "Cold War" ICBM and an IMAX 3D journey to the International Space Station.
evergreen air and space museum • mcminnville oregon • howard hughes spruce goose • world's largest wooden aircraft • imax 3d theater space flight
Soviet and US Air Combat 1950-1991
It was little known that on at least two dozen occasions blood was drawn by either side of the two superpowers in the cold war in aerial combat.
1949 • 1991 • armed soviet/russian aircraft • radar locks • threatening a missile launch
It was little known that on at least two dozen occasions blood was drawn by either side of the two superpowers in the cold war in aerial combat.
1949 • 1991 • armed soviet/russian aircraft • radar locks • threatening a missile launch
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
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
Fargo is Not the Place the Movie Portrayed
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
Korean War Blood Chits,Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
Top Scuba and Snorkeling in Hawaii
Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui and The Big Island have their own top scuba diving and snorkeling spots. No tropical vacation is complete without a snorkel or scuba trip.
tops best scuba dives diving snorkels snorkeling s • tropical vacations completes trips • six main islands make ups • popular luxury travels spas resorts hotels destina • tourists visits loves oceans activities coral reef
Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui and The Big Island have their own top scuba diving and snorkeling spots. No tropical vacation is complete without a snorkel or scuba trip.
tops best scuba dives diving snorkels snorkeling s • tropical vacations completes trips • six main islands make ups • popular luxury travels spas resorts hotels destina • tourists visits loves oceans activities coral reef
The Safest Airline
Which airline is the safest airline? This is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines based on air crash fatalities.
the safest airline • safest airline • safest airline in the world • list of the safest airlines in the world • safest airlines list
Which airline is the safest airline? This is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines based on air crash fatalities.
the safest airline • safest airline • safest airline in the world • list of the safest airlines in the world • safest airlines list
How To Make A Mojito
Want a drink that is refreshing and opens your palette? Try a Mojito.
how to make a mojito • ingredients for making a mojito • cool and refreshing drink • bacardi rum • easy cocktails to make
Want a drink that is refreshing and opens your palette? Try a Mojito.
how to make a mojito • ingredients for making a mojito • cool and refreshing drink • bacardi rum • easy cocktails to make
Integrate Poppies in the Landscape
Early season uniform poppy beds require planning and design to focus attention on residential and commercial landscapes. Presented is a planting sequence for Zone 5.
reblooming daylilies • nigella damascene • hesperis matronalis • naturalizing daffodils • buddleia
Early season uniform poppy beds require planning and design to focus attention on residential and commercial landscapes. Presented is a planting sequence for Zone 5.
reblooming daylilies • nigella damascene • hesperis matronalis • naturalizing daffodils • buddleia
Mojito Recipe
Lime, sugar, rum, and mint come together in this legendary drink. A simple recipe with a long history of pirates, revolution, and romantic writers.
mojito recipe • mojito • mojito drink • how to make a mojito • mojito drink recipe
Lime, sugar, rum, and mint come together in this legendary drink. A simple recipe with a long history of pirates, revolution, and romantic writers.
mojito recipe • mojito • mojito drink • how to make a mojito • mojito drink recipe
What if You Met a Pirate?
Jan Adkins' nonfiction pirate exposé, What If You Met a Pirate?, is a swash-buckling, myth-pillaging, scalawag-scrutinizing voyage into history for landlubbin' kids.
what if you met a pirate • jan adkins books • books by jan adkins • children's pirate books • pirate nonfiction
Jan Adkins' nonfiction pirate exposé, What If You Met a Pirate?, is a swash-buckling, myth-pillaging, scalawag-scrutinizing voyage into history for landlubbin' kids.
what if you met a pirate • jan adkins books • books by jan adkins • children's pirate books • pirate nonfiction
Biography of a Pirate - Blackbeard the Patriot
Blackbeard's legend is well known, and stories of his ruthlessness were well circulated during his lifetime and even to the present. But is what we have been told true?
blackbeard • edward teach • colonial piracy • pirate biography • queen anne's revenge
Blackbeard's legend is well known, and stories of his ruthlessness were well circulated during his lifetime and even to the present. But is what we have been told true?
blackbeard • edward teach • colonial piracy • pirate biography • queen anne's revenge
Caribbean Pirates: Heroes or Villains?
An examination of the various forces acting on the people who would eventually become pirates, looking especially at market forces and European trade policies.
caribbean pirates • economic impact piracy • social impact piracy • pirates and history • piracy and popular perception
An examination of the various forces acting on the people who would eventually become pirates, looking especially at market forces and European trade policies.
caribbean pirates • economic impact piracy • social impact piracy • pirates and history • piracy and popular perception
How to Prevent Piracy on the High Seas
The hijack of the Sirius Star, a ship of over 300,000 tons, carrying 2 million barrels of oil worth $100m, takes modern day piracy to new levels of sophistication.
how to prevent piracy • high seas • maritime crime • sirius star • port of eyl
The hijack of the Sirius Star, a ship of over 300,000 tons, carrying 2 million barrels of oil worth $100m, takes modern day piracy to new levels of sophistication.
how to prevent piracy • high seas • maritime crime • sirius star • port of eyl
Interzone 221 Reviewed
Debuts from Al Robertson, Matthew Kressel, and Paul M. Berger, while Alaya Dawn Johnson, regular contributor Will McIntosh and -after two decades- Bruce Sterling return.
interzone 221 • tta press • al robertson • matthew kressel • paul m. berger
Debuts from Al Robertson, Matthew Kressel, and Paul M. Berger, while Alaya Dawn Johnson, regular contributor Will McIntosh and -after two decades- Bruce Sterling return.
interzone 221 • tta press • al robertson • matthew kressel • paul m. berger
Somali Piracy - Solving an International Crisis
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
Where to Walk in Andalucia in Spain
Countless walking routes and trails follow mule tracks and shepherds' paths across Andalucia's stunning sierras, offering a perfect setting for mountain and hill walking.
where to walk in andalucia • sierra nevada • walking holiday • walking routes • walking trails
Countless walking routes and trails follow mule tracks and shepherds' paths across Andalucia's stunning sierras, offering a perfect setting for mountain and hill walking.
where to walk in andalucia • sierra nevada • walking holiday • walking routes • walking trails
Explorer Giovanni da Verrazano
This one-time pirate was the first to explore North America's Atlantic Coast for France but his exploits are largely forgotten today.
giovanni da verrazano • verrazzano • first european explorer • atlantic coast • new england exploration
This one-time pirate was the first to explore North America's Atlantic Coast for France but his exploits are largely forgotten today.
giovanni da verrazano • verrazzano • first european explorer • atlantic coast • new england exploration
French Composer Hector Berlioz
A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.
french composer berlioz • berlioz biography • berlioz works • berlioz symphonies • berlioz compositions
A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.
french composer berlioz • berlioz biography • berlioz works • berlioz symphonies • berlioz compositions
Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
mig • fighter • bomber • money • execute
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
mig • fighter • bomber • money • execute
Mr Rochester: Byronic Hero
Charlotte Bronte was a great admirer of the work of Lord Byron, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the character of Edward Rochester.
mr rochester jane eyre • mr rochester byronic hero • jane eyre byronic hero • what is byronic hero • influence of byron on charlotte bronte
Charlotte Bronte was a great admirer of the work of Lord Byron, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the character of Edward Rochester.
mr rochester jane eyre • mr rochester byronic hero • jane eyre byronic hero • what is byronic hero • influence of byron on charlotte bronte
National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola FL
Admission is free to this interactive Florida museum where visitors see vintage aircraft, fly in flight simulators and experience flight in the IMAX theater.
history museum • aviation museum • pensacola fl • florida museum • imax theater
Admission is free to this interactive Florida museum where visitors see vintage aircraft, fly in flight simulators and experience flight in the IMAX theater.
history museum • aviation museum • pensacola fl • florida museum • imax theater
Say Oui To Paris!
Spend four nights in Paris discovering the culture, the food, and the people.
paris • food • museums • france • hotels
Spend four nights in Paris discovering the culture, the food, and the people.
paris • food • museums • france • hotels
Simon Boccanegra – Verdi Opera
Simon Boccanegra, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra plot summary, Simon Boccanegra character list, and other Verdi opera information.
simon boccanegra • boccanegra verdi opera • verdi opera • simon boccanegra opera • verdi opera plot
Simon Boccanegra, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra plot summary, Simon Boccanegra character list, and other Verdi opera information.
simon boccanegra • boccanegra verdi opera • verdi opera • simon boccanegra opera • verdi opera plot
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
When we recall nursery rhymes, none of us think of their omnious history and origin.
pirates • nursery rhymes • blackbeard • society • england
The Mediterranean Food, Travel,and Life Summer Reading List!
A summer reading "wish list" on the Mediterranean theme.
books • summer • tuscany • italy • mediterranean
A summer reading "wish list" on the Mediterranean theme.
books • summer • tuscany • italy • mediterranean
Early Inhabitants of Algeria
The original inhabitants of Algeria were the Berbers. Berbers were commonly found on the northern cost of Africa. Because of that the area was known as the Barbary Coast.
early inhabitants of algeria • original inhabitants of algeria • cultural impact of algerian settlers • traditions of the early inhabitants of algeria • berber dynasty of algeria
The original inhabitants of Algeria were the Berbers. Berbers were commonly found on the northern cost of Africa. Because of that the area was known as the Barbary Coast.
early inhabitants of algeria • original inhabitants of algeria • cultural impact of algerian settlers • traditions of the early inhabitants of algeria • berber dynasty of algeria
Check Out Reno National Championship Air Races
Fast planes, aerobatics, static displays, military aircraft, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team all converge on Northern Nevada in September.
reno air races • reno entertainment • reno air show • national championship air races • stead airport
Fast planes, aerobatics, static displays, military aircraft, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team all converge on Northern Nevada in September.
reno air races • reno entertainment • reno air show • national championship air races • stead airport
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Lee Sues Marvel! Marvel's Profit Rises in 3rd Quarter
Stan Lee sues Marvel over profit sharing from the Spider-Man movie. Marvel Enterprises reports a record third quarter, due in large part to the Spider-Man movie. Joseph Tobul, 68, chief pilot for Bill Tucci’s new movie died in a plane crash on Veterans Day.
marvel • stan lee • spider-man • lawsuit • bill tucci
Stan Lee sues Marvel over profit sharing from the Spider-Man movie. Marvel Enterprises reports a record third quarter, due in large part to the Spider-Man movie. Joseph Tobul, 68, chief pilot for Bill Tucci’s new movie died in a plane crash on Veterans Day.
marvel • stan lee • spider-man • lawsuit • bill tucci
More Moorea! 7nts at Club Bali Hai
Don't let Moorea elude you. World class diving, Tahitian culture, and island cuisine await you at a resonable price.
moorea • club bali hai • tahiti • french polynesia • tiki theatre
Don't let Moorea elude you. World class diving, Tahitian culture, and island cuisine await you at a resonable price.
moorea • club bali hai • tahiti • french polynesia • tiki theatre
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
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
Fairies in Opera, Part 3 - Continental Titanias
Two Titania-related operas bring us to a mixture of German and French texts and settings.
opera • opera • fairy • fairies • von weber
Two Titania-related operas bring us to a mixture of German and French texts and settings.
opera • opera • fairy • fairies • von weber
Frodo's Temptation; Aragorn's Resistance
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
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