Barbary Pirates - Associated Content

John Adams the Ottoman Empire Hookahs Diplomacy the Barbary Pirates

Richard Carriero — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:10:31 EDT

One of the greatest tales of piracy and diplomacy marked America's first foreign policy experience.

Content Producer: Richard Carriero
Published: Jul 30, 2008

Pirates Attack Cruise Vessel Nautica

Gary Davis — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:14:25 EDT

The Australian, in its article "Cruse vessel outruns pirates," advises that pirates were outrun by the cruise vessel Nautica which was a ship working out of Miami.

Content Producer: Gary Davis
Published: Dec 02, 2008

USS Howard Confronts Modern Pirates

Mark Whittington — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:51:43 EDT

A gang of pirates have taken over a cargo ship on the high seas and is demanding a twenty million dollar ransom. A US Navy ship, the USS Howard, is in sight of the captured pirate ship, ready to act if needed.

Content Producer: Mark Whittington
Published: Sep 28, 2008

Refuting Congressman Keith Ellisons Claims About Thomas Jefferson

Kimberly West — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:19:00 EDT

Congressman Keith Ellison claims that the founding fathers relied upon the Quran, among other sources of wisdom, to build our democratic and free society. In fact, Thomas Jefferson used his copy of the Quran to defeat the Barbary Pirates.

Content Producer: Kimberly West
Published: Jan 21, 2007

Terrorism in America Recognized Vs Unrecognized Acts

Amanda Dollak — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:18:43 EDT

Since before our nation's birth, terrorism has been a problem for America and its allies. One of the earliest examples of this was the terrorism of the Barbary pirates.

Content Producer: Amanda Dollak
Published: Oct 17, 2008

Pirate Coast Book Review

Tony Vega — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:29:00 EDT

A very interesting historical account of how a handful of Marines along with General William Eaton embarked on America's first overseas covert op.

Content Producer: Tony Vega
Published: Nov 14, 2007

The Miracle of the Brig Quedagh Merchant

Norman A. Rubin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:34:00 EDT

Tall tales were spelled aplenty amoungst the old sea dogs during their retiring years. They spent their time in spelling out yarns about the boats plying the seas, and the men that furled the sails and manned the tillers.

Content Producer: Norman A. Rubin
Published: Nov 28, 2007

The Gitmo Detainees and the Supreme Court Decisions

Betsy Ross — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:30:01 EDT

political op ed on recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Gitmo detainees

Content Producer: Betsy Ross
Published: Jun 25, 2008

Boston Top 10 Historic Tours

JON HOPWOOD — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:17:56 EDT

Boston, Massacusetts offers a wide variety of tours, on land and by sea.

Content Producer: JON HOPWOOD
Published: Jul 14, 2008

The Early History of the United States Marine Corps

Don Rainwater — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:48:46 EDT

Thier early history was the grass roots of the Marine Corp that serves us proudly today.

Content Producer: Don Rainwater
Published: Sep 29, 2008

The Naval Act of 1794

Marquis Canaday — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:26:00 EDT

The United States of America had no standing Navy. But in 1790, the newly created...

Content Producer: Marquis Canaday
Published: Nov 09, 2007

Three of Romes LessPublicized But CantMiss Venues

Roy Barnes — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:51:00 EDT

Rome has the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Forum, but why not get off the usual and beaten touristy path to discover the following three sites?

Content Producer: Roy Barnes
Published: Dec 16, 2005

Americas First War Against Terror

Jerry Fenton — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:16:00 EDT

In America's first war against terrorism, President Thomas Jefferson refused to knuckle under to pracy and extortion.

Content Producer: Jerry Fenton
Published: Oct 22, 2007

Cervantes Don Quixote The Rebirth of Chivalry

Werner Haas — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:05:00 EDT

An essay reviewing the chivalry, dreams, and reality of Cevantes'; "Don Quixote" anmd its relevance today

Content Producer: Werner Haas
Published: Nov 24, 2006

A Review of the Thomas Jefferson Hour

Richard Carriero — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:28:00 EDT

Scholar and author Clay Jenkinson has been portraying Thomas Jefferson for 20 years, speaking to audiences and on radio as the third president. Mr. Jenkinson's eloquence and vast knowledge of Jefferson is both informative and entertaining.

Content Producer: Richard Carriero
Published: May 24, 2007

The Life of James Madison

Alex Goodenough — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:06:00 EDT

James Madison was a the father of the United States Constitution and went on to become president of the United States.

Content Producer: Alex Goodenough
Published: Jul 26, 2007

Burlington New Jersey

lloyd anthony — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:48:00 EDT

My hometown of Burlington, NJ is nothing less than a treasure chest of American history. I'm amazed everyday as I either drive or walk by the homes, businesses, schools and municipal buildings of some of our founding fathers and other prominent people in American history.

Content Producer: lloyd anthony
Published: Jul 23, 2007

Renaissance Festivals in Illinois

Christine Bude — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:42:25 EDT

Renaissance festivals are a fantasy trip back to the 16th century. Villages are recreated in the spirit of medieval times. Lords, ladies, kings, queens, wenches, pirates, faeries and a colorful cast of characters stroll the lanes and interact with visitors.

Content Producer: Christine Bude
Published: Apr 25, 2008

The Koran Used by Keith Ellison Has a Story

Daniel Doyle — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Americans have attached a nostalgic almost romantic aura to anything "Barbary Coast", while in fact it was a brutal and unyielding Muslim land of terror and slavery and piracy.

Content Producer: Daniel Doyle
Published: Apr 16, 2007

A Review of Ooky Spooky by Voltaire

Dawn A. Vogel — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:48:00 EDT

The long awaited fifth album by goth musician Voltaire, Ooky Spooky, is well worth the wait. Look for it on July 31st, 2007.

Content Producer: Dawn A. Vogel
Published: Jul 30, 2007

Romantic Hero or Bloodthirsty Robber Unraveling Pirate Myths

Erin Stafford — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:09:00 EDT

An overview of pirate myths and misconceptions, and the history behind them.

Content Producer: Erin Stafford
Published: Jun 08, 2007

Who Controls the Powers of War

David Focil — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:45:00 EDT

In whose authority does the decision to begin, widen, or end a war lie?

Content Producer: David Focil
Published: Mar 09, 2007

Review Rogues Gallery Pirate Ballads Sea Songs Chanteys Various Artists

Andrew Greenhalgh — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:42:00 EDT

Mining the songbooks of sailing history, Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, & Chanteys presents a salty view of the past, while bridging the gap to the present.

Content Producer: Andrew Greenhalgh
Published: Jan 08, 2007

Different Types of Pirate Ships

Jean Marquit — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:52:00 EDT

Find out about the main types of pirate ship used in the hey-day of piracy.

Content Producer: Jean Marquit
Published: Mar 14, 2006