Samuel Bellamy was born to working class parents in 17th-century England, but he died the richest pirate who ever lived.

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” ...

In its letter, an Indian Navy officer said, "Commissioning of INS Surat is a tribute to the rich maritime traditions of the ...

Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient world as "The Great Geometer," have survived in an Arabic manuscript kept ...

Black-and-white photos have their own nostalgic charm, but sometimes they can feel a little distant, like glimpses of a world we can’t quite connect with. Now, imagine seeing those same vintage ...

A 17th Century mourning ring discovered by a metal detectorist in Dorset is to go under the hammer. Anthony Woolmington, who has been metal detecting for eight years, found the ring on a farm near ...

For more than 10 years, I've led Apartment Therapy's real home content, producing thousands of house tours from around the world. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, ...

At the same time, the preservation of Ukraine and its further rapprochement with Poland will cause irreparable damage to Russia's security, returning its border area to the 17th century even if the ...

Crucially, he purged the sick body – sailors were bled, by opening a vein with a blade and given remedies to vomit and sweat. This may seem strange to us, but in the 17th century the human body ...

Dating back to the 17th century, the continually controversial Bergen blue laws ban the Sunday sale of non-essential items such as furniture, appliances, clothing and cars, the Record said.

Crucially, he purged the sick body - sailors were bled, by opening a vein with a blade and given remedies to vomit and sweat. This may seem strange to us, but in the 17th century the human body was ...