Pirate utopias: Under the banner of death, 1640-1820
Submitted by ftony on Jun 1 2007 09:57
An interesting look at the life and times of pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. This article explores the somewhat libertarian and communalist values which guided the life of a pirate during those years.
1680-1730: Pirates and Anglo-American piracy in the Atlantic
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 12 2006 14:18
A short history of the Golden Age of Piracy and the origins and role of the pirates in the class struggle on the high seas at the time.
1789-1989: Revolutionary song in France
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 11 2006 13:58
A history of song, music and revolutionary working class politics in France from the 1789 Revolution up to the 1980s and punk.
1700: The Jolly Roger
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 11 2006 11:39
Information and explanations of the likely origins of the pirate flag, the Jolly Roger.
The Real del Monte miners' strike, 1766
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 9 2006 15:25
A short history of the first ever strike in North American history, by Mexican silver miners.
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