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Map of the Five Nations, 1730 CE
Map of the Five Nations, 1730 CE.
Darlington map collection, Archives Service Center, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA US
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Populonia
Populonia (Etruscan name: Pupluna or Fufluna), located on the western coast of Italy, was an important Etruscan town which flourished between the 7th and 2nd century BCE. Rich in metal deposits and so noted for its production of pig iron...
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The Real Pirates of the Caribbean
The real pirates of the Caribbean operated during the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1730) terrorizing merchant ships and colonial ports to grab gold, liquor, and any cargo they fancied during their adventurous but almost always short careers...
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The Jolly Roger & Other Pirate Flags
The Jolly Roger with its white skull and crossbones set against a black background has become a rather jovial part of pirate folklore but, in its day, this flag and others with similar blood-curdling designs, had a single and terrifying purpose...
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History of the Jolly Roger | The Pirates Port
We all know the Jolly Roger, but did you ever wonder where it came from? Find out the answer to this and more today on The Pirates Port! Donate via Paypal: paypal.me/thepiratesport Help out on Patreon: patreon.com/thepiratesport #thepiratesport...
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The Great Bridge, Rouen by Pissarro
An 1896 oil on canvas, The Great Bridge, Rouen, by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), the Danish-French impressionist painter. The artist visited Rouen in Normandy several times in his career. He was particularly fascinated in capturing the docks...
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Pirates in the Ancient Mediterranean
Piracy, defined as the act of attacking and robbing a ship or port by sea, had a long history in the ancient Mediterranean stretching from the time of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (r. 1353-1336 BCE) and throughout the Middle Ages (c. 476-1500...
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Pirates of the Mediterranean
The pirates of the ancient Mediterranean were not, for the most part, the outsiders who knew no country's allegiance and were the enemies of civilization as they are frequently depicted in novels and other media. They were often employed...
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Map of Medieval Japanese Trade & Wako Pirates
Map depicting Medieval Japan and its trade relations with its neighbours, China and Korea. The map shows the major trade goods exchanged between Japan, China, and Korea. Black lines show the approximate routes taken by the Wako Pirates. Each...
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South China Sea Pirates
A Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) illustration showing pirates attacking merchant ships in the South China Sea. From the Qing Scroll. (Maritime Museum, Hong Kong)