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Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks draw out the fascination in us, as we imagine the lost pirate vessels at sea, and some of the enormous treasures that went down with some famous ships in the past. Some people get so caught up in...

0 comments    titanic ships treasures
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1920's Entertainment Flagpole-Sitting

Once upon a time, back in the glorious days of when marathon dancers kept the hop going, six-day bicycle riders rode to where ever they were headed, and college goldfish swallowers ruled, some of the goofy...

28 comments    america culture strength
The Cunard Liner RMS Lusitania in New York at the end of  her maiden voyage. 190787

World War 1: The Sinking of Lusitania

May 7, 1915, approx 1.40pm. The early morning fog had slowed down the progress of Lusitania, and Captain Turner needed a more accurate fix on his position. He ordered the ship slowed down and put on a straight course off the Irish coast. In doing so he sealed the fate of his ship and the lives aboard her.

22 comments    education history war
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The Most Famous Shipwrecks in American History

While the United States remains a relatively young country compared to many others in the world, we have our fair share of history. One of the more interesting aspects of history is mysteries and solving...

3 comments    america gold new york
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Majestic Ship Tattoos

Who hasn't dreamed of sailing the seas in days of old, as sailors and ship captains of those days were the explorers and greatest risk takers of their time. There's always something about the majestic ships...

0 comments    tattoos tattoo pirate ship
The Imperial German Fleet at Scapa Flow, 1919.82

World War 1: The Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow

The German Fleet was interned at Scapa Flow, Britain's main North Sea Navy Port, and had been since soon after the surrender. 21st June 1919, Rear-Admiral Ludwig von Reuter sent a signal out to the fleet with extraoridinary consequences.

14 comments    education history war
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Istanbul: Past and Future Colliding

Istanbul SkylineThe largest and most expensive ($3 billion) rail and tunneling project ever attempted has run into what may be the richest archaeological site of the 21st century. What fun! It's future vs....

2 comments    technology engineering istanbul
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Shipwreck! An artist's vision of the Sinking of the Sirio, 1906

In 1906 the steamship Sirio set sail from Genova, Italy with a large number of migrants aboard, all seeking a new life in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. A day or two into the voyage the ship foundered on rocks. This is the story of that shipwreck and the painting it inspired.    

8 comments    immigration buenos aires calixto
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Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure

All people want to discover a shipwreck treasures, like in the Hollywood film's. Directed by Klay Hall and produced by Sean Lurie, "Tinker Bell and the Treasure" is set in autumn, when the fairies are on...

0 comments    money treasure lost treasure
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Poem - A True Friend

A Poem dedicated to a True Friend.

17 comments    friendship poems prayer
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