Bermuda Five Centuries, Bermuda Book Review – Fall 2018
Bermuda Five Centuries, Bermuda Book Review by Martin Buckley, department manager at The Bookmart At Brown & Co. Bermudian culture is rich, vibrant, many faceted and diverse. It is this diversity which makes these Islands such
Do You Know …About the Great Gunpowder Scandal?
Do You Know … About the Great Gunpowder Scandal? by Horst Augustinovic The story of the Gunpowder Plot, when on August 14th 1775, 100 barrels of gunpowder was stolen from a British powder magazine on Retreat Hill
Do You Know… About Nathaniel North – Bermudian Pirate and Rajah in Madagascar?
Do You Know... About Nathaniel North – Bermudian Pirate and Rajah in Madagascar? by Horst Augustinovic Nathaniel North from Tucker’s Town, left Bermuda in 1689 at the age of seventeen to work as a cook
The Bookmart Review – Bermudian Heroes
The Bookmart Review- Bermudian Heroes by Martin Buckley,department manager at The Bookmart At Brown & Co. In June, Bermuda celebrates Heroes Weekend and remembers those who fought for the rights we enjoy today. It’s also a
Do You Know… About ‘Letters of Marque’ and the Difference Between Privateering and Piracy?
Do You Know...About ‘Letters of Marque’ and the Difference Between Privateering and Piracy? by Horst Augustinovic From the 16th to the 19th centuries, privateering was part of naval warfare when governments authorised ships by letters of marque
Do You Know About Bermuda’s National Flower and Ireland’s National Rate Postage Stamp?
Do You Know... About Bermuda’s National Flower and Ireland’s National Rate Postage Stamp? by Horst Augustinovic Sisyrinchium bermudiana is a member of the Iris Family with a distinct purple flower with a bright yellow centre. It prefers
