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SWASH-MOVIES Swashbuckling & Historical Films at their finest! Here is a chance to learn about them, and have a chance to purchase them as well !! And don't forget to see Our Movie Rating System!!
SWASH-ACTORS Those extraordinary Swashbuckling Actors, let's learn about them here !!
Pic: Douglas Fairbanks, Father of all Film Swashbucklers!! Click HERE for our official Doug Fairbanks Page!!
SWASH-LITERATURE This is where it all started - the famous novels of some of the world's foremost writers! Learn about your favorites!!
SWASH-AUTHORS Where would we be without those grand swashbuckling authors? Here is your chance to see where it all began, and by whom!! Enter a world of some of the foremost of authors!!
D'ARTAGNAN, MUSKETEER The ultimate Musketeer! Monsieur d'Artagnan actually existed!! We have dedicated this site to, whom we feel, is one of the greatest Swashbucklers ever! Also, learn about the Musketeer Corps, and the history of seventeenth century France !! ALSO, VISIT OUR NEW D'ARTAGNAN / MUSKETEER STORE!!!!
PIRATES That's right - it's those bearded sea-bandits of the past! Ahoy thar, matey !!
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Avoid Davy Jones' Locker, and pull ye in here!!!!!
ROBIN HOOD of SHERWOOD Flying in at the tip of a grey-goose shaft, Sir Robin of Locksley may have actually existed in the flesh!!
Pic: Errol Flynn, King of the Film Swashbucklers!!
KNIGHTS in ARMOUR The days of Chilvary and Valour come to life through such legends as King Arthur and King Richard the Lion-Heart !!
CHARACTERS - FICTION & NON See how History first defined the Characters of Swasbuckling. Were they real people?
Pic: Robert Taylor, portraying Ivanhoe!!
HISTORY OF SWASHBUCKLING How did it all get started? Learn here!
Pic: Gene Kelly, portraying d'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers!!
SWASH-STORE Yes, we have a NEW SWASH-STORE - come check it out!!!! Have a chance to buy that special Book or Movie that you are needing for your collection. We also offer Swords, Armour, Period Clothing, Toys, Games, along with many other items. Ideal for Christmas shopping.
TED'S ART STUDIO The Graphic Designing world of Ted Anthony Roberts is presented here: See his online Studio, and of what he can design for you, whether it be a Logo, a Website Banner, or even Business Cards!!!
TED ANTHONY ROBERTS - SWASHBUCKLING AUTHOR Modern Swashbuckling Author with an old-school style of writing!! Come in to see some writing samples of his novels, and please don't forget to leave him a message on our GUESTBOOK telling him what you think of his efforts!!
Pic: Bob Hope, portraying Casanova!
Also, have a chance to read a few chapters of Ted's upcoming novel - The Adventures of Monsieur de La Donaree the Musketeer!! And don't forget to check out another of Ted's Seventeenth century Swashbucklers, entitled: Sword Against the Robe.
THE BLUE ICE PRINCESS New Novel by writer Lynne De Caen, and co-authored by Ted Anthony Roberts. Have a chance to read a couple of chapters of Lynne's new novel, and please leave a comment on our message board telling us what you think!! What does this novel offer? How about Mystery, Intrigue, Murder, Romance, Royal Plots, Swashbuckling, and much, much, more!!!!
SWASH-SURVEY!! Who was the Best?? Well, here is your chance to answer that question with your own opinion. Take this short online survey to let us know who you think was the best swashbuckler of all time, the best actor, the best movie, even the best book and author. Opinion matters, and here is a chance to share yours!!
SWASH-CANDLES The Middle Ages never had it this good!! Specialty candles for those who love peices of art. Hand made and crafted from a special candle company called Studio 3B; either choose from their pre-made candles, or have one special made.
SWASHBUCKLING DUCKS??? Enter the World created by Duckman CARL BARKS. See Uncle Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, The Nephews, Duckburg, and much more!!!!
See our Scrooge MYSPACE page!!
DRAGONRAID Role Playing at its finest! Step inside to experience a Swashbuckling RPG with a different twist.
HISTORICAL TIME SETTINGS MENU:
Step by Step through the eyes of History !!
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION From the dawn of time until the birth of the Roman Empire. Here is our sub-menu for the ancient world:
ROMAN EMPIRE It all started with the genius of Julius Ceasar. We combine this unique time period within these fascinating pages!! Learn of a time when the entire known world was ROME!!
WHAT HAPPENED IN 535 A.D.? The beginning of the Dark Ages is still a mystery to modern historians. What caused it to happen? Learn some interesting facts from history that may unlock the mystery of why the Roman, the Oriental and even the American Empires fell at the same time!!
DARK AGES The Medieval World comes to life in our Middle Ages section. See that after the fall of the Roman Empire, ignorance ruled the earth!!
RENAISSANCE PERIOD The dawn of a new age!! Observe how all of a sudden the world became modern!!
SEAFARERS OF THE SEVEN SEAS All throughout history man has wanted to conquer the seven seas, and to discover unknown lands - fighting sea monsters along the way. Let us explore the world of canvas and compass!!
PIRATES!! The name says it all!! Join us as we set sail with a lot of historical sea-rats who are bent upon doing open-sea robbery!!
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY Shakespeare was not long dead, and the world, after becoming so modern, takes it into a new direction - it is the time of the famous French Musketeers, Oliver Cromwell and Cardinal Richelieu!!
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY To avoid having their hair stink too much in public, the people of this period decided to wear white powdered wigs!! The fashions have all changed, but the swashbuckling’s the same!!
NINETEENTH CENTURY Enter the period of Napolean, Beethoven and the Count of Monte Cristo, the Romantic Period has begun, and swashbuckling history comes to a silent close, only to re-open in the next century in film with the help of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.
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SWASHBUCKLING MESSAGEBOARD / DISCUSSION ROOM / FORUM Where you can come and discuss anything under the Swashbuckling sun! I have specifically set up rooms where you can discuss particular subjects, such as: Pirates, D'Artagnan and the Musketeers, Knights in Shining Armour, Robin Hood, and more! There is even a General Swashbuckling room for any subject!! Come by, leave a post, and swing by again - you are always welcome.
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