Bermuda Pirates and Privateers: The Island’s Hidden Maritime History
Bermuda Pirates and Privateers: The Island’s Hidden Maritime History When most people think of the Golden Age of Piracy, places
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Bermuda Cup Match – The Legacy of a Silver Cup
Bermuda Cup Match: The History and Spirit Behind the Silver Cup Beyond the cricket pitch and festive rivalry lies a
The Hogge Penny: How Wild Pigs Inspired Bermuda’s First Currency
When the English survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck came ashore in 1609, Bermuda’s wild hogs proved to be an invaluable source of food, helping to ensure their survival and ultimately leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in 1612.
St. George’s Bermuda Street Names: Shinbones to Featherbeds
Unlike many colonial settlements that were carefully planned on paper, St. George’s evolved organically. Its streets followed the well-trodden footpaths created by settlers, sailors, merchants and soldiers as they sought the quickest routes between homes, wharves, shops and fortifications.
The Front Street You Never Knew
In 1790, the government of Bermuda purchased 145 acres of land for the township of Hamilton, making Front Street the first surveyed road and in 1815 the Capital moved to Hamilton
The Shipwreck that led to the Settlement of Bermuda
When you stand on Fort St. Catherine beach in St. George’s, you aren’t just looking at a reef – you’re looking at the site of a maritime miracle that impacted American history.
The Devasting Burning of Bermuda’s First Luxury Hotel
Built during the 1850s and opening its doors in the early 1860s, the Hamilton hotel was Bermuda’s first purpose-built luxury hotel
Exploring the Gibraltar of the West
Delve into the significant historical events that have influenced Bermuda’s development and identity over the centuries.
How Bermuda Became the World’s Most Successful 17th-Century Real Estate Gamble
When exploring Bermuda, don’t just look at the map – look at the names. The parishes aren’t just districts; they are named after the original “shares” of a high-stakes 1612 corporate startup.
Horseshoe Bay: Bermuda’s Beautiful Beach with a Haunted Past
Bermuda is world-famous today for its pink sand and turquoise water, but to early mariners, this tranquil bay was part of the terrifying “Isle of Devils,