The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: A Tale of Survival
On November 20th, 1820, a maritime disaster unfolded that would inspire one of literature’s greatest works, Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. The whaleship Essex, sailing in the South Pacific, was struck and sunk by an 80-ton sperm whale, an event that would become a harrowing tale of survival etched into maritime history. This incident not only highlights […]
King George IV of England Ascends to the Throne
On January 29th, 1820, George IV ascended to the throne of England. His reign was marked by cultural and architectural developments, including the construction of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.