On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Promoted as “unsinkable,” the ship symbolized human innovation and progress. However, just four days into its journey, disaster struck. On the night of April 14, Titanic collided with …
On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, set sail from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage to New York City. Designed to be the pinnacle of modern engineering, Titanic was hailed as “unsinkable,” a triumph of human innovation and ambition. However, just days into its journey, …
Sir Francis Drake was more than just an explorer—he was a daring sea captain, a skilled tactician, and, depending on whom you asked, a pirate or a hero. Born in the mid-16th century, Drake became one of the most feared figures on the high seas. He was known for his relentless raids on Spanish ships …
William Kidd, often remembered as one of history’s most notorious pirates, was a complex figure whose life straddled the fine line between privateer and outlaw. Born in Scotland around 1654, Kidd originally set sail under the English flag, commissioned as a privateer to protect British interests against French vessels and rogue pirates. However, his story …
