The History of Trinidad Carnival. Learn about the history of Trinidad Carnival. Carnival is a cultural explosion of music, dancing, and festivity. Learn about the origins and evolution of Trinidad Carnival over the years.
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Anne Bonny the female pirate Anne Bonny was certainly not like most women of her era breaking just about all the social conventions there were. The history, legends and folklore that surroun…
Tia Dalma was a beautiful and mysterious soothsayer of the Caribbean. A witch doctor, fortune teller, and a mystic who wields the supernatural power of voodoo-like magic, there was more to her than met the eye. Before she was known as Tia Dalma, she was the sea goddess Calypso, until the First Brethren Court tricked the goddess and imprisoned her into the human body of a mortal woman, with the help of her former lover, Davy Jones. A woman of power, Tia Dalma resided deep within the bayou swamps
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara taking a smoke.
Spanish postcard, no. PVP 441 V. Stunning Swiss sex symbol, starlet and jet-setter Ursula Andress (1936) will always be remembered as the first and quintessential Bond girl. In Dr. No (1962) she made film history when she spectacularly rises out of the Caribbean Sea in a white bikini. Though she won a Golden Globe Ursula's looks generally outweighed her acting talent and she never took her film career very seriously. For more postcards, a bio and clips check out our blog European Film Star Postcards.
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Bimini -- before the crowds take over.
Influential Caribbean Women….. who has impacted our history, culture and society. HER EXCELLENCY DAME IVY DUMONT, DCMG. Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas 2002 – 2005 &…
In honor of International Women's Day, TIME looks at some unlikely revolutionaries, from Joan of Arc and Harriet Tubman to Russian punk-rockers.
The island of Montserrat in the West Indies became a Caribbean Pompeii when in 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano woke up. The capital was buried in more than 12 metres of mud while the rest of the island was mostly wiped out except for a small unaffected area on the northern tip. Under a thin layer
~~April 5, 2014~~ The History and Legends of Anne Bonney and Mary Read Anne Bonney and Mary Read are the most famous — and ferocious — women pirates in history, and they are the only on…
This article features the last known photographs of some of the most famous people from history, taken shortly before their deaths. Among the people featured in this article are famous political figures and leaders, scientists, authors, actors, and musicians. While some on this list lived long and successful lives, others…
Writer and photographer Beth Lesser travelled in Jamaica throughout the 80s interviewing musicians for her magazine. Along the way she captured the scene at the time, exploring the period between the death of Bob Marley and ragga's conquest of America
Le photographe Ether Anderson a capturé l'icône reggae dans la Jamaïque des années 1970 – les pieds dans l'eau.
George Martin's Caribbean recording studio now rots within the shadow of an active volcano.
37 stories of the world's greatest shipwrecks, discoveries, mysteries, and disappearances, with illustrated color maps highlighting each of these storied locations (Book 4 of the bestselling Atlas series) In waters across the globe, shipwrecks, great discoveries, disappearances, or miraculous rescues make up a vast and fascinating map of the seven seas, where anything can happen. The thirty-seven sea fortune stories in this book cover all aspects of high-seas adventure and feature prominent human incidents and tragic events. Combining tales of adventures and legends, they fuel the imagination of all those captivated by the sea and its sailors. The most-famous stories are part of our maritime heritage, like the legend of the Flying Dutchman, which inspired the ghost ship in Pirates of the Caribbean, or the fire that destroyed the MS Georges Philippar off the coast of Somalia, causing the death of senior reporter Albert Londres, who was then returning from China. Some are based on real historical events, like the sinking of La Belle, which put an end to the conquest of North America by the French, or the historic duel between the CSS Alabama, a Confederate raider, and a Union frigate USS Kearsarge, which moved the American Civil War to the English Channel. Many more have been long forgotten and are ready to come to life again.
Top 10 World’s Greatest Scientists of all Time Our understanding of the world around us and the world that we have come to inhabit, the technological era, is a gift of the work of numerous scientists. We live in a progressive world, one that is fast growing, and this growth and progression is a product of science and those of study it: scientists. Almost everything of importance, automobiles, electricity, healthcare, and learning is a result of experiments, inventions and discoveries of these intellectuals. Had it not been for them we would still be in the Dark Ages. We literally owe our lives to them. It is hard to imagine a world without the benefits we have come to take for granted. Though scientific expertise is hard to come by and requires years of training and hard work, there is no denying the significance of these scientists in our lives. There is much to learn from them, from their single minded, focussed determination in the face of disbelievers, they serve a lesson in life. These are ten of the world’s greatest scientists whose inventions have changed the course of our lives. 1. Isaac Newton Isaac Newton (1642-1727) Sir Isaac Newton, an English physicist and mathematician, is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time. Newton’s contribution to science is wide and unparalleled. His field of work such as the laws of motion is still being followed in schools and colleges as the basis of scientific understanding. His genius can be gauged from the fact that he discovered gravity from the simple act of an apple falling from the tree. Newton also validated the heliocentric model of the cosmos, built the first telescope, formulated empirical law of cooling and studied the speed of sound. As a mathematician Newton contributed to infinitesimal calculus, power series, binomial theorem and method for approximation of roots of a function. 2. Albert Einstein Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 for the discovery of the law of photoelectric effect. But his most important piece of work is the theory of relativity which along with quantum mechanics forms the basis for modern physics. He also formulated mass-energy equivalence relation E=m which is dubbed as the world’s most famous equation. He also collaborated with other scientists on works such as the Bose-Einstein statistics. Einstein’s letter to President Roosevelt in 1939, alerting him of possible nuclear weapons, is supposed to be a key stimulus in the development of the atomic bomb by the USA. Einstein considers this to be the biggest mistake of his life. 3. James Clerk Maxwell James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) Maxwell, a Scottish Mathematical physicist, introduced the concept of electromagnetic field through a set of equations. He showed that light and electromagnetic field travel at the same speed. In 1861, Maxwell took the first colour photograph after studies in the field of optics and colour vision. Maxwell’s work on thermodynamics and kinetic theory also helped other scientists in the field. The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution is the result one such development. His contributions to physics laid the foundation for future research, such as those in relativity and quantum mechanics and put him the league of prominent physicists. 4. Louis Pasteur Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist, is the man behind the process of pasteurization, the reason why we are able to drink milk without breeding cows. Pasteur made discoveries in vaccination and created vaccines for rabies and anthrax. He also studied the causes and prevention of diseases, thus saving many lives. He contributed to the germ theory of disease and its application in clinical medicine. All of this led to Pasteur being titled the “father of microbiology”. Pasteur’s discoveries in the field of chemistry include those on asymmetry of crystals and racemisation. He established the Pasteur institute to further his goal of research and application of science. . 05. Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Charles Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history. Darwin, an English naturalist and zoologist, pioneered evolutionary theory and evolutionism. He provided the basis for the understanding of the origin of human life. He explained that all life has descended from common ancestors and that evolution has taken place through a process called natural selection. This is the dominant scientific explanation of diversity of life. 6. Marie Curie Marie Curie (1867-1934) Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911). She was not only the first woman to win the Nobel Prize but also the only woman to do so in two fields, and the only person to have won in multiple sciences. Her primary field of research was radioactivity- techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of elements polonium and radium. She also conducted research for the treatment of neoplasms. During World War I, Curie set up France’s first radiology centre and also developed numerous mobile radiography vehicles and units that helped save many soldiers’ lives. But unfortunately, this continued exposure to radiation led to aplastic anaemia and she died of it in 1934. 7. Nikola Tesla Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) Nikola Tesla, a Serbian American, was most famous for his work in the advancement of modern alternating current electricity supply system. Tesla, in his initial years worked for Thomas Edison and redesigned his inefficient motors and generators, but later resigned. He constructed the AC induction motor in 1887. Tesla’s high-voltage, high-power experiments set the ground for the invention of radio communication. Though a brilliant scientist Tesla’s quirky nature earned him the title “mad scientist”. In his honour, in 1960, the SI unit measure for magnetic field strength was termed ‘tesla’. 8. Niels Henrik David Bohr Niels Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1922 for his work on atomic structure and quantum theory. Bohr is equally famous for the Bohr model of the atom, which states that the energy levels of the atoms are discrete and that electrons revolving around the nucleus in orbits, can jump from one energy level to another releasing energy. Bohr also has an element named after him, ‘Bohrium’, earlier named as ‘hafnium’. Bohr was a part of the British mission to the Manhattan project and also a played a role in the established of CERN. 9. Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Galileo is most famously remembered for his advancements in astronomy. An Italian physicist, astronomer, mathematician and philosopher he improved the telescope and made significant astronomical observations such as the confirmation of the phases of Venus and discovery of satellites of Jupiter. Galileo’s vehement support for heliocentrism caused him a lot of trouble and consequently led him to be put under house arrest. It was during this time that he wrote ‘Two New Sciences’ which comprised descriptions of kinematics and strength of materials and led him to be called “Father of Modern Physics”. 10. Aristotle Aristotle (384-322 BC) Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who is considered to be the first genuine scientist in history. His views and ideas influenced scientists and scholars in later years. He was a student of Plato and is famous in history for teaching Alexander the Great. His work covers a wide range of subjects- physics, metaphysics, ethics, biology, zoology. His views on natural sciences, physical sciences were way ahead of his peers and formed the basis for the science and learning in those early times. *Thanks for reading... if you like it then please like, share & leave a special comments of yours...
Occre Buccaneer Pirate Galleon - Wooden Model Ship Kit Discover one of the darkest parts of naval history with The Buccaneer Pirate Ship flying the infamous Jolly Roger flag. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the rise and death of piracy left for the history legends of fabulous treasures and great deeds. Pirates and buccaneers will be remembered as the "kings of the sea." Geographically mainly operated in the Caribbean, the trade route between America and Europe. While pirates robbed merchant ships and assaulted coastal cities, the buccaneers were engaged in smuggling and catching small merchant ships. This excellent, highly detailed model ship kit from Occre features large, colour easy-to-follow plans & instructions. Model Dimensions: Scale: 1:100. Length: 565mm. Height: 450mm. Width: 230mm. Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Model Makers Glue Pack contains: Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue) Hobbies Planking Tool Set Contains: Plank Bending Tool with Blade 2 x 50mm Nylon Grip Clamps 2 x 75mm Nylon Grip Clamps Pen Grip Pin Pusher 7.5mm Brass Pins for Pin Pusher (Pack of 100) Rigging Tool Set Contains: Amati Rigging tools Micro snips Amati Loom-a-line Occre Buccaneer Paint Pack Contains: 19141 - Judeau Bitumen 19142 - Primer 19301 - Black 19305 - Ochre 19307 - Dark Brown 19380 - Gold 19209 - Satin Varnish 19210 - Sapelli Stain 19211 - Walnut Stain Please note: These paints are also available individually if you do already own some of these colours. Please click on 'Select Individual Paints Below' to see available colours. Occre Buccaneer Small Paint Pack Contains: All of the above mentioned paints but in smaller bottles. The smaller size ensures that you'll have just the right amount of paint/stain to complete your Buccaneer masterpiece without any wastage. It's perfect for those who are still unsure if model ship building is their cup of tea!
Puedes no ser su primero, su ultimo o su único. Ella amo antes y puede amar de nuevo. Pero si ella te ama ahora, ¿que otra cosa importa? Ella no es perfecta, tú tampoco lo eres, y ustedes dos nunca serán perfectos. Pero si ella puede hacerte reír al menos una vez, te hace pensar dos veces, si admite ser humana y cometer errores, no la dejes ir y dale lo mejor de ti. Ella no va a recitarte poesía, no está pensando en ti en todo momento, pero te dará una parte de ella que sabe que podrías romper, su corazón.. No la lastimes, no la cambies, y no esperes de ella más de lo que puede darte. No analices. Sonríe cuando te haga feliz, grita cuando te haga enojar y extráñala cuando no esté. Ama con todo tu ser cuando recibas su amor. Porque no existen las chicas perfectas, pero siempre habrá una chica que es perfecta para ti.. - Bob Marley
