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Educational Resources

There's much to see here. Dive deeper into the real-life events from history that inspired The Pirate's Curse. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about these fascinating topics. 

Pirates


  1. Pirates! Fact & Legend -- a fun and user-friendly website with tales (tall and otherwise) of famous buccaneers and corsairs
  2. Royal Museums of Greewich - An in-depth site covering motivations, myth vs. reality, and historical context.
  3. Library of Congress: Golden Age of Piracy – A comprehensive guide to primary documents, manuscripts, and research materials on piracy from the 1650s–1730s.
  4. Elephango Lesson Plan: The Golden Age of Pirates – Engaging K‑12 lesson with video overview, definitions, and guided thinking questions.
  5. Homeschool Connections Course: Pirates – The Golden Age and Their World – Detailed curriculum covering causes and famous figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd.

Gullah-Geechee Culture

  

  1. Library of Congress: Gullah/Geechee History and Culture – Offers an extensive bibliography of books examining Gullah origins, language, and traditions.
  2. National Park Service: Who Are the Gullah Geechee? – Lesson plans introducing Gullah language, foodways, and spiritual customs.
  3. Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor – Official site with history, mission, story maps, and cultural preservation efforts.
  4. Georgia Southern University: Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center – Academic center promoting scholarship, education, and public programming.
  5. GullahNet via KnowItAll.org – Educational series for kids focusing on Gullah language, history, and linkages to West Africa.

Druidry & Celtic Mysticism

  

  1. Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD) Resources – Official archive with hundreds of articles, podcasts, rituals, and training materials.
  2. The Truth about Druids - Short Youtube video about the history of druids and their place in society.
  3. Druid Network: “Druids and Magic” – In-depth exploration of Celtic magical practices, ethics, and mythic traditions.
  4. The Druids Garden - Website introducing the Bard, Ovate, and Druid paths to spirituality
  5. Celtic Mythology - Great resource for all things mythological from the Emerald Isle

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