I subscribe to the Humans at Sea YouTube channel because it often has interesting videos like this one about a cargo ship's security team firing on Somali pirates trying to board.
Somali pirates VS cargo ship's security guards
"Under The Banner of King Death" puts pirates in their place — in the history of workers' rights
Folklore and mythology have always mixed fact and fiction. But we're all fortunate (or not) to exist in a time when our access to folklore and mythology — really, our entire cultural presentation of history — is most accessible through corporatized media franchises. And corporatism (vis a vis colonialism) means the stories that we're getting… READ THE REST
A deeper look at real-life pirates Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet
In this nearly hour-long video, Kaz Rowe does a deep dive into the real history of the pirates Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, the source material for the recent pirate black comedy, Our Flag Means Death. Kaz looks at what is known (and much unknown) about the actual historical figures, matelotage, queers and piracy, the historical… READ THE REST
Who was the real Stede Bonnet, The Gentleman Pirate?
If you have been watching Taika Waititi's (What We Do in the Shadows, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) goofball pirate comedy, Our Flag Means Death, you've likely heard that the main character, Stede Bonnet, is based on an actual 18th century pirate. On this episode of Biographics, Simon offers a brief history of this strange man… READ THE REST
Get that sweet sweet relief with a full-leg massager
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. You'll admit it. You're no Tour de France contender, but you really didn't expect your legs to go all spasmodic after a couple of hours in the saddle. Fortunately, there is sweet relief… READ THE REST
Keep e-waste out of the landfill by opting for this $100 Chromebook
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Living a more sustainable lifestyle can sometimes be difficult or expensive, but there are plenty of possibilities to make that kind of difference. One way is by looking at what you… READ THE REST
Start your new year with a wellness-minded smart watch for only $29.99
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Not into the whole "change everything about yourself" vibe that comes around every January? Same. Instead, celebrate being as awesome as you already are why decking yourself out in some new… READ THE REST
