Pearls have always been seen as timeless, mysterious jewels that create an unmistakable aura of elegance. Nature played a role in making sure that these pearls were not easily available to human beings. This is the story of one man and his tireless efforts to recreate nature´s beauty through his cultured pearls and make them available to women everywhere.
Words: 920 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: RitewriterThe Caribbean pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy are known for their rampant plundering, their daring exploits, and their often bloody ends. Despite his outlaw status, however, the typical pirate lived and worked according to a strict written code that often guaranteed him a vote in the affairs of the ship, a fair share of the plunder gained, and even a form of disability insurance.
Words: 1350 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: A. KaddouraThis article analyses some common misconceptions that many people have about history. It takes apart the "facts" that are widely believes but nonetheless wrong, and outlines the real truth behind them.
Words: 1127 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: M. R. ScottThe seeds rebellion that became the American Revolution were planted years before the outbreak of war. American colonists resented and often protested the tax burden imposed by the British Crown. One protest erupted in gunfire and became known as the "Boston Massacre". Though this event occured five years before the start of the revolution, it was a harbinger of the violence to come.
Words: 526 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: The Writehand ManDetails of the detainment of Archbishop and eventual president of Cyprus, Makarios III, during the 1950s, to the Seychelles islands. The passage explains the underlying reasons for Makarios´ exile. Further, it explores and expands upon how this time effected Makarios´ and the world´s relationship with the people of Seychelles.
Words: 1156 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: Taryn GloverThe article, "Fishing in the American Colonies," is a short history lesson that highlights the importance of fishing in the growth of the American Colonies. It shows how fishing allowed the colonists to survive and to thrive in the New World. It explains the cause and effect of how fishing led to shipbuilding which led to more fishing and then more shipbuilding, introducing the cornerstone of basic economics.
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