History Schmistory, March 16: Who’s Yer Daddy, Chris?
Thursday, March 16, 2023
1521 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reaches Philippines. Magellan had survived eighteen months at sea, but he was killed in battle in the Philippines. A local warrior persuaded Magellan to defeat his rival in battle. Most of Magellan’s men considered the battle both pointless and dangerous, so they refused to participate. Magellan was hit with a poison arrow in the battle and died. One of Magellan’s five ships did make it back to Spain, only twelve days less than three years after their journey started. Only one ship and eighteen sailors remained of the 265 men accompanied Magellan.The Christmas Elves of Scotland
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
In Scotland, during Christmas, roving bands of elves are warded off by defensive walls of fire. AWESOME!
Christmas Around the World Full Episode!
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Rent the full Christmas episode today. At $1.99, it’s barely more than a ha’penny!
MarcoNauts Abroad! The Acropolis. Athens, Greece.
Monday, September 5, 2011