![]() Following his brother’s assassination, Barbarossa succeeded him and quickly fell under the command of the Ottoman Sultan Selim I, becoming a bona fide corsair raging through the seas and raiding Spanish and Italian vessels, earning himself the pet name “Terror of the Seas”. The red-bearded Captain Barbarossa, hence the name, was originally a sea-merchant from Lesvos who began his pirate life by raiding the Aegean with his brother Oruç, who later claimed the title of Sultan of Algiers for three years. The cosmopolitan fishing island of Paros, now a favourite destination for a luxury holiday, was the island that one of the most notorious and feared captains chose to make his own, capturing it in 1537. “Terror of the Seas” Barbarossa, & His Claim on Paros Aegina was the infamous island where pirates knew they could offload stolen goods or slaves for a decent profit, whereas Milos and Serifos with their soil rich in ore, were almost constantly under heavy attack from these seafarers. Though these brigands are often referred to as a plague on the seas, historians argue that piracy profoundly influenced the course of Aegean history, including the culture, economic progress, and architecture of the communities.Ĭrete was a haven for pirates from the very beginning, with countless spots they could hide away in or attack the land from. Piracy flourished in the deep blue waters of the Aegean for so long, that pirates went from being a source of constant disagreement and rivalry between the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, to playing an integral part in the 1821 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The Mediterranean Sea was home to countless pirate fleets, who found safe refuge in the thousands of little coves lacing the myriad of islands, from as early on in history as the Late Bronze Age (1550 BC). Yes, we all know Pirates of the Caribbean, but what about the Pirates of the Aegean? Be it TV show Black Sails, now in its third season and sweeping up awards left and right, or the ever-lucrative films starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush… talk about a box-office cast. However our fascination developed, one thing’s for sure: our modern world loves its pirates. If you think an entire day of “shiver me timbers” sounds silly or easy, give it a chance me hearties, befor’ you be placin’ the black spot on the day! There are tons of resources online to help you with your quest such as the TLAPD’s Official British HQ. TLAPD is a parodic holiday that started in Oregon, US as an inside joke between two friends in 1995, and has grown immensely in popularity in these past 20 years. The names of our candles are not meant to refer to any specific destination, resort, character, movie, or attraction owned by any corporation.If you’ve been hearing “Yarrrr, matey” lately, it’s probably because September 19 th was International Talk like a Pirate Day. Candles is not associated in any manner with The Walt Disney Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates or any other implied intellectual property. ![]() Keep wick centered and trim to 1/4” each time the candle is lit. For best results, burn until wax melts evenly across the container, not exceeding 4 hours. Keep away from things that can catch fire. The Soy and Paraffin blend provides an amazing fragrance throw while maintaining the creamy look and environment friendly usability of Soy wax. uses a blend of Soy and Paraffin waxes which gives our products the best of both worlds. DOES NOT SMELL LIKE THE RIDE.Įach candle is hand poured with love and has a burn time of approximately 50 hours with proper care. SCENT DESCRIPTION: Salty Sea Air, Ocean Ozone, Sandalwood, Citrus, with hints of Dark Musk, and Cedar Pirate Ships. While we can’t put bromine in our candles it does NOT SMELL EXACTLY LIKE THE RIDE, we did capture the essence of a musky coastal and pirate ship smell that any pirates fan will love! The scent you’re smelling while there is the smell of bromine, a chemical used to treat the water (sort of like chlorine, but less harsh for people with sensitive skin). If you’ve ever been on a dark water ride at the park, you’re very familiar with the musky water smell that inhabits them.
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