5 of the greatest writers in history also served in the military
Great and engaging writers come in many different forms, shapes, and ages. These writers are world-renowned for their literary gifts and have made a mark over the past few hundred…
This is what it was like to be marooned in the age of sail
Marooned. Left on a sandbar or other island in the middle of nowhere with just a little food, water, and a loaded pistol to end your suffering. In the world of pirates, it was a punishment for breaking the pirates’ code – and was usually fatal. B…
10 beautiful quotes about war from Shakespeare’s literature
Teenagers dread reading Shakespeare’s works because the old English can be difficult at times. In fact, Shakespeare deliberately made up words and expanded the English dictionary by extension. It is…