Crepuscule in Blood and Guts

the most curious incident in the life of James McNeill Whistler

This one has it all: sibling rivalry, country club politics, adultery, duels, the Civil War, Spanish colonial policy, and three giant piles of bird poop.

Categories: Arts & Culture, Daring & Epic Journeys, Series 13

Tags: American Civil War art art history Confederate Navy Confederate States of America Liverpool, England London, England racism Spain United Kingdom United States Navy United States of America

Published: February 20, 2023

The Sea King

the last Confederate ship

In 1864 the Confederacy sent a privateer to destroy the whaling industry. It succeeded beyond their wildest dreams... but not until after the war was over.

Categories: Daring & Epic Journeys, History, Series 11

Tags: American Civil War Australia Confederate Navy Confederate States of America England international law Liverpool, England Melbourne Pohnpei Presented by #13 Sultanate of Zanzibar United Kingdom United States of America VIC whaling

Published: September 5, 2022