Articles related to "Galleon"

From the start of the fifteenth century, Europeans powers began to expand across the globe in their quest for a sea route to the riches of the east.

The Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588 was designed by King Philip II to wreak revenge on its Queen, Elizabeth I and remove her from her throne.

The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.

Puerto Rico, the small holiday resort on the west coast of Gran Canaria, has twin harbours offering the best in leisure cruise activities from catamarans to tall ships.

Did this lewd scribe take his dead mum's dentures, switching them for props in his black comedy Entertaining Mr.Sloane? Joe Orton: the playwright who "got away with it".

The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.

In 1858, the Yakama warrior Qualchan was hanged by Colonel George Wright. Two different soldiers give similar accounts, but differ in regards to Qualchan's bravery.

Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.

The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, was legal tender in the United States until just before the Civil War.

Kid Barker is captured and charged with murder, but escapes jail several months later.

Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike

Marseille top hotels offer the perfect base to enjoy a lively city break or a relaxing holiday on sunny Mediterranean shores.

In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.

In this year's North America Cup at Canada's Mohawk Raceway, Tell All paced a personal best time and joined other record holders in two other categories.

Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.

In this article, laid down for the headbangers of the future, is a selection of fine death metal albums that will withstand the fall of time.

Bimini's series of islands and cays offer some of the Bahama's best deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkeling. The destination has attracted Earnest Hemingway among others.

From dancing the traditional music of danzón in the city's main plaza to sipping a café lechero overlooking the boardwalk, Veracruz offers a laid-back but festive vibe.

The Museum of London opened in 1976 and has become one of the world's largest urban history museums with over 2 million artefacts among its collection.

Host one of these four super Halloween parties in a backyard, park, or group campsite, and shop second-hand stores for anything that can't be made or found at home.

The new book by Graham A. Thomas tells the little related story of Woodes Rogers, an English treasure hunter who eventually became the governor of the Bahamas.

Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.

Explore dungeons, ramparts, and prison cells from Veracruz's viceregal era. Sitting on the harbor, San Juan de Ulúa offers great views of Veracruz and its busy port.

Cebu is ranked 4th best island destination in Asia in Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best 2009. This is proof to Cebu's beauty and magnificence.

Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.

With her husband in the "bullpen," the tenacious May Hutton moved to free him and secure rights for the miners who were being held

The British Museum is opening a new gallery showing the world's finest collection of clocks and watches. The exhibition spans more than 500 years of the history of time.

The dangerous sands claimed many vessels. Lady Lovibond was the most famous of the phantom ships there. Some speculate that the sandbar is the legendary island, Lomea.

Take a 5 or 9 mile hike over gravel roads and sand through what was once the largest city on the Oregon coast. You'll likely see more birds than people.

Small locally owned hotels, off-beach locations and special deals mean more travelers can take vacations this spring and summer in the Caribbean.

Kennewick Shootout: The body of outlaw Jake Lake is found, Kid Barker arrested, Marshal Mike Glover dies.

A new marriage and mounting tensions in the Silver Valley were primary elements in May Hutton's life.

An illegitimate child few wanted, May Arkwright, would go on to be one of the most powerful women in the Pacific Northwest

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey star as bickering lovers in search of treasure. Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone, and Alexis Dziena co-star. Andy Tennant directs.

The now wealthy May Hutton moved up the social ladder in Wallace, Idaho continuing her pursuit of equal rights and help for those less fortunate

John Malam gives children a history lesson on pirates they'll never forget in You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner!

Learn what life was like on board a pirate ship and build a model ship.

There are so many attractions to see in London it's difficult for tourists to fit everything in during their stay. But help is at hand!

The Ribiera del Duero wine region, best known for its red wines, stretches along the river valley of the Duero River as it flows westward towards Portugal.

Spectacular views, exciting bird watching.....they can all be found in the Val D'Aran.

With the worsening conditions in the mines of Idaho came a violent upheaval that pit worker against owner

The largest mall in North America and once the largest in the world, West Edmonton Mall offers more than just shopping.

The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure.

A short span of coastline in northern Florida plays host to both the beginning and the end for the interaction of native cultures with European arrivals.

Intrepid May Hutton who at twenty three was a widow set out for the silver mines of Idaho, leaving Ohio and her family for a new beginning.

The best stroll along the city's waterfront takes in the late-Ottoman Imperial residence, the shopping area of Besiktas, Ciragan Palace and the famous mosque at Ortakoy.

The mine owners and the Governor of Idaho moved to identify and punish those involved in the explosions at the Bunker Hill mine in 1899

London can be an expensive city break, but if you are on a tight budget, there is still plenty to do without costing you a fortune.

Once home to sex parlours and clip joints, Soho was cleaned up in the 1960's, Today it is the most cosmopolitan area of London, packed with great restaurants and pubs.

All northern gardeners strive to squeeze production into summer's short growing season, but few bother to plant crops they can harvest during the snowy months.