Many a tall tale has been inspired by the world’s oceans, from stories of mysterious sea monsters to legends about ghost ships like the Flying Dutchman. While all are capable of inducing “ocean aversion” in even the most intrepid terrestrial explorer, no maritime legend strikes fear into the seafarer quite like that of the rogue [...]
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The Forces that Keep Ships Upright
May 8th, 2012
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With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic last month, the 97th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania this week, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship earlier this year, we figured it might be time to examine the forces that keep ships upright.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
The Forces that Keep Ships Upright
May 8th, 2012
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With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic last month, the 97th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania this week, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship earlier this year, we figured it might be time to examine the forces that keep ships upright.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
Remember the Lusitania!
May 7th, 2012
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Today marks the 97th anniversary of the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat, an event that would ultimately serve as part of the U.S. justification for entering World War I.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
Animals of Thrones: The Wolf and the Raven
May 3rd, 2012
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The dark land of Westeros in George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones features dire wolves and ravens, seemingly iconic characters in any magical realm but especially fitting in the world in Martin’s novel, which is the first in his series A Song of Fire and Ice.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
Henry David Thoreau and the Paradox of Self-Sufficiency
May 2nd, 2012
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Does self-sufficiency mean being by yourself? Not in the case of Henry David Thoreau, the celebrated patron saint of self-sufficient types everywhere.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
French Painting: Dark Shadows
April 29th, 2012
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Take a tour of the dark side of French painting with our virtual gallery.Read More…
[Source: Britannica Blog]
