Description of Antieny Scylla and Charybdis in Ancient Seas
The passage discusses Scylla and Charybdis as mythic dangers, arguing Homer observed real whirlpools and currents. It links the ancient straits between Sicily and Italy to a Pantano Grande pool near Cape Peloro, noting tides, submerged conduits, and rocks that shaped ancient navigation and shipwreck risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiomer
Sicily
Reggio
Scylla
Clyfes
Homer
Charybdis
Mesina
Cape Peloro
Gamall Bay
Sevila
Earls of York and Brunswick line traced through history
A historical rundown lists the Earls of York from Ootho of Saxony through later Plantagenets and Stuarts, noting connections to Brunswick, royal bloodlines, battles like Agincourt and Wakefield, and succession lines. It records medieval and early modern titles, family ties, and a chronology of dukedoms and households.
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York
Ootho
Saxony
Henry
the Lyon
Boviia
Matilda
Mad
Henry II
England
Bermany
Richard I
John
William
Wincheer
George II
House of Brunswick
Blood Royal
Edmund of Langley
Plantagenet
Edward
Earlat
Cambridge
Duke of York
Edward Plantazenet
Earl of
Ratad
Agincourt
Doryts
Reccard Planagenet
Richard Earl of Cambridge
Sothampton
Henry Virges
Lancaster
Wakefield
Elishead
Margaret
Henry VI
Richard Plantagenet
Shrewsbury
Edward IV
Edward V
Richard II
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Charles
James T
Charles I
James II
Ames
Benett Auguttus
Branf
Luerbary
Tidal Ebb and Flood Patterns Near Berender Moon
Observations describe how tidal forces shift with lunar cycles, noting severe whirlpools and dangerous navigation during certain windows. The text identifies calmer seas around equinoxes and late February to early March or late September to early October when tides are subdued.
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Berender
Wittess
Poem Fragments on Granby War Effort Found in Rutland Manuscripts
Fragmentary lines recount Granby era military drafts and German Plains combat imagery. The piece laments betrayal, invokes the Marquis of Granby and Rutland lineage, and calls for unity in arms against foes. The text blends historical memory with dramatized praise of sacrifice.
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Puke of Rutland
Marquis of Granby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
Untitled historical note with garbled names and dates
Fragmentary OCR notes record an event involving London Gaelves and various figures such as Mons de Barely the Prafian and William Pedder. The date clues mention August, September, and a hostage or pendes term, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fatal accident at Hunt's blacksmith shop near Montego Bay
Report from St Jago de la Vega details a deadly incident in which two ship carpenters in the Bogue Itlands were injured by a loaded firearm in a smithy. One man died instantly from chest and eye injuries. The coroner ruled accidental death.
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Tuarsday
Port Royal
Port-Royal
Pegasus
Prince William Henry
Halifax
Wallace
Sawyer
Great Brita
Browne
America
General Assembly
Uland
Luciday
Che Rath
Inits
Hlands
Neaherland
Gardner
New Providence
Dunmore
Fahamas
Bermudas
Park
Tiigace Thiste
Capt
Cofia
New Brunswick
Bower
Ts. EL
Colonel Detar
J. Peaserton Regis Edaiody
Amesinan Chuan
Quevec
Unclear Irish Dublin Visit Loyally Acknowledged
The text records expressions of loyalty to a noble guest visiting Ireland, detailing praise from towns including Belfast and formal addresses to the Lord Lieutenant. It notes hopes the visit will please the sovereign and enable a faithful report of Ireland’s subjects upon the prince’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daria
Drogheda
Carickfergus
Ireland
Belfast
Hithorougay &c
Fragmented Dutch Revolution Echoes in 15th Century Amnesties
A scanned 15th century political parchment describes Stadtholder factions, pardons for returning exiles, and shifts toward new magistrates. It warns France and Holland face upheaval as Patriots resist, while global powers weigh confederation splits and regional unions.
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A L
Bea
Weil Carome
Swixsuane
Toute Printer
Chorley
Lausathire
Durers
James Strachan
May Lamb
Mackburn
Henry Taylor
Berwick Upon Tweed
Winte Hart
Newcastle Upon Tyne
John Humphreys
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
Bull Inn
Gloucester
William Parke
Lancatter
King’s Arms
Lancatters
James Welcombe
Es Cer
William Taylor
Alford
London Gaelles
Warsing
Petah Muajehy
Peiiec
Mons
Miniter
Bavey
William Pedder
Gals Nort
August Bey Ai Baibesy Tyab Beng
West-India Intelligence
Houran Alrafchil
Rutland
Orde
Grenville
Gieine
Marquis of
Bucysham
Earl Pemsie
Cuetom House
Hiv Saens
London
Hague
Anaest
Fai
Duursteds
Brhadsconts
Wyk
Seidthollerians
Stadtholdestand
Gresieguen
Acalane
Gueldres
Holland
Terat Provine
A. Derhae
Dresden
Rolio
France
Nadia
Tobago
Anwin
Tomas Frescia
Pault
Ueries
Hiss
Claus
Andia Wiliam
Prissy Stadtho
Gad
Janca
Beg
Tir
Ree Vilal
New England
Vermont
Republic
New York
New Jones
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Carsling
Georgia
Kentucky
Ohie
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