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BARBARY PIRATES  

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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