Sir George Somers – From Elizabethan Privateer to Bermuda Founder
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.
Somers Isles Company
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.
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.