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The Mary Rose: A “Historical Death Star (With a Baffling Flaw)”

July 19, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

As those of you who read this awesome post about Captain Bligh might recall, I love Cracked. They have a tendency to publish historical themed articles with a twist, and just recently published one featuring Henry VIII’s favorite […]

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The Lost Tiki Lounge’s Definitive Guide To Grog

June 16, 2019 The Dear Knows 0

Have a little history with your alcohol, the better to pretend that you’re not a drunk, you’re an intellectual… Happy summer 🙂

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Three Sheets to the Wind with Jack Aubrey and Crew

December 7, 2013 The Dear Knows 0

The common trope of the drunken sailor is alive and well in our beloved series, both below decks and in the gunroom. Here is a list of many of the beverages mentioned in the series, […]

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The Two Greatest Uses of Trash Talk in the History of (Naval) Warfare

May 8, 2012 The Dear Knows 0

As I’ve mentioned a few times (here, here, here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious, but also because they seem to have three or four people on staff […]

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The 7 Most Terrifying Pirates From History

December 3, 2011 The Dear Knows 0

As I’ve mentioned a few times (here, here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious, but also because they seem to have three or four people on staff dedicated […]

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Three Insanely Advanced (Naval) Weapons History Somehow Forgot About

February 2, 2011 The Dear Knows 0

As I’ve mentioned a few times (here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious, but also because they seem to have three or four people on staff dedicated solely to writing […]

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How To Make and Eat Hardtack

July 26, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Hardtack (or hard tack) is a flat hard biscuit made from flour and water (often saltwater) that was used as a staple food where fresh and perishable foods won’t survive. Also known as “pilot bread,” […]

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Diet and Food Quality: The Lesser of Two Weevils

July 16, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

It is popularly believed that the ship’s biscuit (hard tack) issued to Nelson’s Navy were full of a variety of revolting insects such as ‘maggots’ and ‘weevils’. A few authors (such as Jack Nastyface) who […]

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Captain Bligh: A “Historical Villain Who Was Actually An Okay Guy”

June 25, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

When Cracked.com published a list of 6 Historical Villains Who Were Actually OK Guys, Captain Bligh came in at #2. I’m sharing because I love Cracked and the entry about him is both informative and hilarious. Also full […]

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Masochist Commander: On The Farce Side of the World

June 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Scans from the March 2004 issue of MAD Magazine, featuring the nautical exploits of Captain Jock and Dr. Steepan! Courtesy of PaulBettany.net.

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