William Brand

It's a topic that isn't discussed enough. We need more examples! https://outoftheblueartifacts.com/medieval-islamic-hand-grenade-3/

1651 - The English Dancing Master - The Rose Ensemble: "Scotch Cap" - published by John Playford

There are many interesting trivia and history tidbits about it... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Kidd_(song)

1701- The Ballad of Captain Kidd

You must post the pictures from the shoot!

1701 - Carlo Ambrogio Lonati – 12 Violin Sonatas

More pictures!

Delicious maps.

Thank you for the threads on Spotswood. He props up in so many documents, either directly or peripherally, that he's always worth mentioning.

Aye, and I couldn't contain my excitement. The fact that true boats are being modeled and added in is such a great detail for gameplay. I'm never a fan of flat representations of boats. A fully realized model is soooo much better, and I look forward to more.

Smallboats!

1697 - Under the Greenwood Tree

1705 -

The idea of the Kate is so clear in my head, that all these years later and can clearly see the layout of the place in my mind. The way she listed at first, but slowly settled more evenly over time, especially as the prevailing wind off the ocean drove against her Starboard side. The way the stand of trees in which she found herself continued to grow about here, so that palm fronds had to be cleared from the quarterdeck from time to time. The faded, but still present colors of the stern castle carvings. And the idea of music and food, to continuous a theme from the beginning not to continue as an echo.

All great additions. Love to see you tackling new stuff.

Welcome aboard!

Speaking of spinach and poaching...today's special.

1670 - Playford's 'Jamaica' from 'The Dancing Master'.

Welcome aboard!

1716 - Vivaldi: 12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza"

1716 - George Frideric Handel - Concerto Grosso in F major, HWV 315

Originally by Henry Purcell’s theatrical production, Abdenazar (1695) Used in Playford’s Dancing Master 1701 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4OdBnN3Yzk

The Bedu make a coffee so dark it seconds as a weapon.

Today's special is whatever this is...

The Constitution of the United States. I've read parts of it more times in the last few weeks than at any time I can remember. Also... The Munich Security Report 2025 and some fascinating articles on shipwrecks.