Portrayals of pirates, including Jack Sparrow, show that the pirate captains would have parrots with them. Here, we’ll look at the meaning and significance of the parrots that the pirates traveled with. In the book Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, there is a depiction of a rather grizzled buccaneer along with his quite trusty …
There are different fascinating things about pirates, but the one thing that stands out often is their peg legs. Ever wondered why pirates have peg legs? Well, you are in luck. In this article, we’ll take a look at the reasons why pirates have pegs legs. Peg Legs? ‘A peg for a leg’ is one …
Did the pirates really have hooks for hands? And if they did, what was the purpose of the hooks? There seems to be a lot that’s been said about the pirate, specifically, things that would explain their ways of life. Some of the things said about the pirates are mere mythical stories, while others are …
Even if you are one of the biggest fans of the top-rated TV Series, Vikings, you will find yourself with more questions than answers, especially when it comes down to where the Vikings came from. How did an entire generation of unique and the most historic beings come to be? Where did they come from, …
Pirates used different kinds of boats in their trades and conquests, but some of the ships stand out more than others. Here, we’ll look at the different varieties of pirate boats used by the pirates. Sloops The sloops were the most popular choice used by pirates in the Golden Age of Pirates spanning the 16th …
Norse and Viking are often misunderstood and confused, primarily because they both refer to Germanic people that lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. As a result, these two names are used interchangeably. But what’s the difference between Norse and Viking? Well, the difference between Norse and Viking lies in their occupations. So, while these …
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The pirate captain’s hat is also known as the tricorne or a tricorn, and it can be defined or described as the hat style that was rather popular in the 18th century. Although it fell out of style by the 1800 and the name tricorne was only adopted in the mid-1800s, the hat was popular …
Norse cultures are quite fascinating, especially with most of the everyday elements and normal features being accorded special meanings. The beard, for example, maybe nothing out of the ordinary and an expected part of human biology, but in Norse, the beard is of great significance. Here, we take a detailed look at the Norse beard …
Ever wondered how the pirates lived, how they avoided some troubles, or what they did to stay alive? Well, the truth is that in as much as the pirates are known to be bloodthirsty and very aggressive, they tried as much as they could to avoid some engagements. So, to keep their interests safe and …
Thanks to movies, TV shows, and books, you can almost accurately describe what the Vikings wore to battle, and you would reanimate some of your favorite episodes and chapters easily, but is there a specific name used for the clothes worn by the Vikings in battle? Traditional Viking Warrior Clothing While there is very little …