Historical Curiosities
Why did pirates wear earrings? The truth behind the stereotype.
Close your eyes and picture a pirate. Go on, what do you see? Chances are, you’re imagining a sun-weathered rogue with a golden hoop earring, a tattered coat, and maybe an eyepatch for good measure. But here’s the twist: real pirates probably didn’t look like Johnny Depp. So why does Read more…