Category: People
The Man Who Would Be King – How a Former Royal Navy Sailor Named Himself Ruler of Iceland
Jorgen Jorgenson had a most peculiar résumé. Born in 1780, the Denmark native could claim such varied careers as sailor, privateer, writer, revolutionary, explorer, gambler, policeman, felon and even spy. But Jorgenson fancied a more…
The Unknown Pirates – Meet 13 of History’s Forgotten (But Damn Fascinating) Sea Dogs
“A number of countries have their own pirate heroes (and villains) as well — most of which you’ve probably never even heard of.” BUCKETS OF INK have been spilled immortalizing Britain’s buccaneers, privateers and sea…
Deadly Homecoming for Confederate Soldier
One hundred and fifty one years ago this week, two opposing American armies met and fought in a little known corner of Pennsylvania known as Gettysburg. Nearly 165,000 troops took part in the three-day clash;…
Colonel Tomb — Inside the Myth of North Vietnam’s Most Feared Flying Ace
“Cunningham and Driscoll’s most famous dogfight occurred on May 10, 1972 when the pair downed three MiG-17 fighter jets in a single day, one of which was supposedly flown by North Vietnam’s best fighter pilot of the…
Women Warriors — Meet Seven of History’s Most Amazing Female Commanders
“Although women military leaders are rare throughout history, they are far from unheard of. Joan D’Arc and Boudica are two of the more famous examples; there are many more.” THE ARCHEOLOGY WORLD was buzzing last October…
They Might Be Giants — Conquerors Who Earned The Nickname “The Great”
What do Frederick II of Prussia, the Frankish monarch Charles I, Emperor Constantine I of Rome, and Catherine II of Russia all have in common? Plenty, it turns out. All presided over huge triumphant armies….
