Aztec art is a fascinating reflection of the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec people. The Aztecs were a powerful Mesoamerican civilization that flourished between the 14th and 16th centuries in central Mexico. Their artistic creations, whether in the form…
Kenichi Shinoda, commonly referred to as “Shinobu Tsukasa,” is the current Yakuza boss of the Yamaguchi-gumi, the Japan’s largest and most notorious yakuza syndicate in Japan. He has maintained his positionas the leader of the influential Japanese criminal organization for…
During ancient times, the people of Rome commonly spoke and understood Latin and Greek. However, each city and province also had a regional language such as Aramaic for citizens of Syria and Mesopotamia, Syrian for citizens of Antioch, Punic for…
Male crews were predominantly recruited throughout the centuries of piracy since the first pirate ships sailed the Mediterranean and North Sea, followed by the Golden Age of Piracy and large 19th-century pirate fleets in the Chinese Sea. As superstitions evolved…
Pirates have been an integral part of the maritime culture for centuries, captivating the imaginations of people worldwide with their romanticized image. These seafaring bandits are notorious for their cunning and intrepid deeds on the high seas, with some even…
During the Golden Age of Piracy, pirate ships commonly employed various techniques to communicate their origin and intentions. Among these techniques, raising the flag on the highest position of the ship was the most frequently used method. The most popular…
Organized crime has always been a dark part of human society, with gangs led by infamous mob bosses emerging as one of modern history’s most notorious and feared criminal organizations. Over the years, mobs have, amassed incredible wealth, controlled entire…
The Infamous photo of Pablo Escobar standing in front of the White House with his only son Juan Pablo Escobar went viral soon after first appearing in the HBO documentary “Sins of My Father” in 2010. The popularity of the…
The world of organized crime has been majorly men-dominated throughout history. Nevertheless, among the infamous names of mob bosses and gangsters, there exist some powerful female mobsters who have made their distinctive presence in the underworld of criminal activities. These…
Pirates are known as legendary figures of the past in modern times. However, a substantial number of modern pirates continue to exist, terrorizing the sea without too much public attention. Acts of piracy continue to take place frequently near the…
