In 1933, during the depths of the Great Depression, Parker Brothers took a gamble on a new board game that would go on to become one of the most iconic in history—Monopoly. Originally designed by Charles Darrow, the game was based on an earlier concept called “The Landlord’s Game,” which aimed to teach economic principles. …
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 …
