Did Hartlepool really hang a monkey as a French spy?

The familiar version of the story is well known to anyone from Hartlepool or the wider Teesside and County Durham coast.

Did Hartlepool really hang a monkey on the beach in 1800s?

The familiar version of the story is well known to anyone from Hartlepool or the wider Teesside and County Durham coast.

These Seattle murals speak to the Trump era. They’re hiding in plain sight

Two Seattle paintings, often hidden but open for viewing this week, speak astutely, presciently to our political moment – whether you love or hate Donald Trump.
Family Destinations Guide

The World’s Largest Old Car Junkyard Is Right Here In Georgia

You get Old Car City USA in White, a sprawling automotive afterlife that’s equal parts salvage yard, outdoor gallery, and nature documentary. Let’s be honest, when someone says “junkyard,” you’re ...
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This 440 million pound ship flipped over - then they cut it into eight giant pieces

When a ship capsizes or sinks, the story is far from over, because that is when the salvage crews move in. In this episode, we break down what ship salvage really means and how modern teams recover ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Shipwreck Timbers Appeared on a Beach After a Storm. They Had Been Buried Beneath the Sand Since the 17th Century

Experts think the newly unearthed timbers may have come from the "Fame From Hoorn," an armed Dutch merchant vessel that sank ...
military-stuff

Tanker Sounion Under Tow | 2nd Salvage Effort Underway | European Union Provide Naval Escort

Red Sea Salvage September 15, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and[...] ...