The Golden Hind was an English galleon famous for circumnavigating the globe led by Sir Francis Drake. It was renamed from the Pelican midway through the voyage and arrived back in England in 1580. The ship was displayed to the public and several replicas have been made, including one in Brixham, Devon. The Golden Hind […]
“John Doe” is a name used for unidentified or anonymous persons since 13th century England. It is also used to protect identities in legal proceedings and as a placeholder name. Its counterparts are Jane and BaDoe. The use of “John Doe” as a name for anonymous or unidentified persons dates back to 13th century England, […]
The Ceryneian hind was a sacred deer to Artemis with golden antlers and metal hooves that could travel faster than an arrow. Hercules captured it as part of his 12 labors, but returned it to Artemis. All deer are sacred to Artemis due to their connection to the Ceryneian hind. In Greek mythology, the Ceryneian […]
