May 14th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
The shipwreck of a 17th century merchant vessel off the coast of England is going to be raised from the sea, the BBC reports.
An armed merchant vessel that plied the high seas sank in the Swash Channel off the coast of Dorset more than 300 years ago. Underwater archaeology teams have been studying the wreck and have found cannon, pottery, and an intriguing face of a man carved into the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Archaeologists to raise 17th century shipwreck
May 14th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
The shipwreck of a 17th century merchant vessel off the coast of England is going to be raised from the sea, the BBC reports.
An armed merchant vessel that plied the high seas sank in the Swash Channel off the coast of Dorset more than 300 years ago. Underwater archaeology teams have been studying the wreck and have found cannon, pottery, and an intriguing face of a man carved into the ...18 more great spots for hikers
Apr 30th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Most hikers agree: the best way to really learn about a place is to experience it by walking or climbing. It inspired us here at Gadling to take a look in February at the world's best hikes. There were so many great spots, in fact, we decided to follow it up today with 18 more. This collection of treasured, world-class hikes offers a variety of unforgettable experiences, and promises ...Five great tank museums
Jan 12th, 2010 at 12:00PM: OK, I'll admit it, inside I'm still twelve years old. I love big lumbering metal monsters that crash through brick walls and blast away with cannons and machine guns. Tanks rock. So with no further justification, here are five of the best tank museums in the world. The Tank Museum, Bovington, United Kingdom The British invented the tank in an attempt to break the deadlock of trench warfare during ...Photo of the Day (9/13/06)
Sep 13th, 2006 at 4:26PM: While I don't mind where I am now, I sure wouldn't mind being here either. I love the cool lines of color from the turquoise water to the wet brown parts of what I imagine to be soft, sandy shore. Oh, and those fuchsia flowers! This beautiful photo of the day is compliments of Styggiti from his vacation in Dorset, England sometime in 2004. ...
