William Shakespeare is well-known for his famous plays. But did you know about the theatre he once built, that was destroyed several times, yet, still stands to this day?
Tag: Early Modern
El Dorado
When the Spanish Empire learns of a possible city made of gold, the dangerous journey is too lucrative to pass up…
When Britain Financed An Invasion Against Itself
At one point in time, the British funded an invasion of their own land. What’s even more interesting is that they may not have known about it…
The Sinking of Royal George
The sinking of Royal George has been called one of the worst maritime miscalculations in history.
HMS Britannia
From the front lines to training the next generation, HMS Britannia became an important ship of the Royal Navy.
The Burr-Hamilton Duel
One of the most famous duels in American history involves two of the nation’s top leaders, Burr and Hamilton…
End of the Samurai
After protecting Japan for centuries, the Samurai are challenged by Western ideology and the newly formed Empire of Japan…
Mysteries of the Octavius
Found frozen solid, in a place it should not have been, the story of the Octavius does not add up.
The Story Of: Blackbeard
The Golden Age of Piracy bred many notable criminals at sea, one of the most feared being known as Blackbeard…
The Creation of Safety Coffins
After haunting stories of people being buried alive, fear spread through others that the same might happen to them. A solution was needed…