On October 21, 1805, off the southern coast of Spain near Cape Trafalgar, the world’s oceans became a stage for one of the most decisive naval battles in history. The British Royal Navy, under the command of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, faced the combined fleets of France and Spain in a struggle that would determine …
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The Pirate Who Flipped the Crown: The Tale of Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd, born Thomas Hempstead, is one of the most infamous names to sail the Caribbean, not just for the ships he raided, but for the rules he broke. Far from being a mere thief of the sea, Kidd carved his legacy by deliberately targeting English vessels and snubbing the very nation that gave him …