Search

Showing results for

Content type

Article Type

Topics

Tags

corals polyps open and spawning
Article

Corals from the Deep Thrive under Aquarists Care

Read the Full Article
As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and collecting specimens of plants, which he carefully pressed between the pages of books to be studied by the “ingenious” and “curious” upon his return to England. As Dampier conducted his investigations, his artist made detailed sketches like these.
Slideshow

Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea

See the Full Slideshow
Illustrations of fish and crab from New Guinea
Photo

New Guinea Fish and Crab

View Image
Captain William Kidd at Gardiner's Island
Photo

Captain William Kidd

View Image
This map shows the route of Dampier’s first voyage around the world.
Photo

Dampier’s First World Voyage

View Image
Pirates capture the imagination of dreamers of all ages.
Photo

Pirate reflection in mirror

View Image
Illustration of a giant squid versus a merman.
Photo

Mermen? Sea Monks? Or Giant Squid?

View Image
A giant squid attacks a boat in a painting.
Photo

Giant Squid Myth

View Image
In 1874, Reverend Moses Harvey of Newfoundland bought a dead giant squid caught by fishermen.
Photo

Rev. Harvey Buys a Giant Squid

View Image
Pirates Ann Bonny and Mary Read shown in men's clothes
Photo

Ann Bonny and Mary Read

View Image
This is the cover of the book Dampier wrote about his first trip around the world.
Photo

Book Cover for Dampier's Account of his First Trip Around the World

View Image
During what is known as the Golden Age of Piracy, pirates reaped great rewards—and, if they were caught, faced terrible punishments. Here are some of the most legendary pirates of that time.
Photo

Dividing Up the Treasure

View Image