The so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” didn’t actually last that long—just shy of a century, from 1648 to around 1723. It all kicked off when European powers, fresh from the Treaty of Westphalia, decided to outsource their sea battles to privateers. These weren’t your typical scallywags; they were government-approved pirates...
For centuries, the pope has reigned supreme as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church—no ordinary man, but an absolute monarch. When Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by stepping down in 2013, he didn’t submit a resignation letter or host a farewell press conference. He simply declared it...
From wild tales of hidden treasures to notorious ship raids, pirates have captured our imaginations for centuries. These maritime marauders have become legendary figures in history and pop culture. But beyond the Hollywood glamor and exaggerated tales, the world of pirates was filled with codes, unique traditions, and incredible characters....
In 1795, a time capsule, which is currently the oldest in the United States, was concealed in the Massachusetts State House’s cornerstone by Governor Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. It was inadvertently discovered in 2014 during a repair job on a water leak by workers. The revealing of the time capsule’s...