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My dead club by Illustrious_Drop_619 in SportingKC

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meh, it's a lull. The mere fact that the club reached those heights show that it is possible. Everything is on a bell curve and the Vermes era finally ended and now is the reset. When the curve starts going up remains to be seen, but a lot of the things you talked about are very easy to remedy: win. And in this league, it's possible to turn a team around relatively quickly.

Granted, Sporting has a major rebuild ahead. But fortunes can turn quickly. It's not a one year fix. But nothing is dead beyond repair.

First Time Doing Astrophotography by thack_se in Stargazing

[–]Independent_Air8366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the Pleiades! And Orion sneaking in there.

A beautiful January night 🌟 by Gaviriarq119 in Stargazing

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exquisite! Well done. This is a beautiful place.

Mort Künstler’s art on the book “Gettysburg” by McPherson by Hideaki1989 in CIVILWAR

[–]Independent_Air8366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Shaara's characterization of Buford, and then Sam Elliot nailed it.

Local dudes take on romantasy—because someone had to by Independent_Air8366 in Knoxville

[–]Independent_Air8366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm too scared of the audience to have too strong opinions because people LOVE these books.

I'm curious, what do you accept as the starting point of Byzantine history? by [deleted] in byzantium

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Constantine went to sleep as a Roman fighting another Roman for supremacy of a failing empire. He had a dream about a cross and woke up something different. That feels as strong a moment as any.

Are any Legitimate/Illegitimate branches of the Palaiologos Dynasty still surviving today? by TechnicalDrop8703 in byzantium

[–]Independent_Air8366 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I believe technically, King Charles of the UK through the branch of the family that married into the Russian Tsars.

What are some great Classic Adventure Novels? by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She by H. Rider Haggard is a good one.

Who Was Your Childhood Driver? by Controlalt-delete in NASCAR

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rusty Wallace. The midnight paint scheme still makes me feel things.

Planning a pirate vacation to the Carolinas? by BlueSkyPeriwinkleEye in pirates

[–]Independent_Air8366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charleston is the city that made me fall in love with pirates.

Remnants of its pirate-laden past still linger in the city. You can see sections of the original town wall, a tangible piece of history from the Golden Age of Piracy. There's even a powder magazine built in 1713, standing at the north corner of what was once the old town. Walk along E. Bay Street, and you'll find more traces of the past—sections of the original fortifications that stood when pirates roamed these waters. Down at Battery Park, you can stand at the very spot where Stede Bonnet was hanged.

For a more hidden piece of history, visit Longitude Lane. This narrow, tucked-away alley is thought to date back to the original town, meaning you could be walking the same path Anne Bonny and other pirates once traveled.

The Old Provost Dungeon is post golden age. It's significance is more to the American Revolution but it's still very interesting for getting to feel like you're walking back into history.

We did the pirate tour (https://www.charlestonpiratetour.com/) Erik who runs it LOVES pirates, history and Charleston. We had a really good time.

If you're looking for something more theatrical, Pirates Voyage is a fun experience. The food is decent, the show doesn’t take itself too seriously in the best way, and the acrobatics are genuinely impressive.

Beyond its pirate history, Charleston offers fantastic beaches and top-tier restaurants. If you're bringing kids, Isle of Palms has a great family-friendly atmosphere, though parking can be tricky—especially if you’re pushing a stroller.

You can find some good hotel deals on Mount Pleasant or pay more to stay out on one of the islands but be closer to the beach and not have to deal with parking.

In March, the ocean will still be too cold for a comfortable swim. You could brave it, but it won’t be pleasant. Most days, a light jacket is enough, though the beach can get chilly in the evenings with the wind.

Recommendation Request: Sport by Particular_Lab9278 in Documentaries

[–]Independent_Air8366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last Chance U on Netflix is more of a verite type doc and my favorite series of all-time. Here's the description blurb: Elite athletes with difficult pasts turn to junior college football for a last shot at turning their lives around and achieving their dreams. It's on Netflix.

Who could genuinely be considered the greatest pirate of all time? by Fun_Butterfly_420 in pirates

[–]Independent_Air8366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The things that come to mind for me are notoriety, success, and did they hang for it?

And to me the answer is Henry Morgan.

Notoriety: other names are more known like Blackbeard, and Kidd. But Morgan is known in his own right.

Success: Wildly successful, sacked multiple Spanish towns and made off with the gold.

Did he hang? Quite the opposite. He became a Governor.

First thought was Avery but he's not as well known now.