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Captain Kidd burying his pirate treasure on Gardiners Island, New York harbor. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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John Paul Jones and the Rangers crew raiding the Earl of Selkirks castle, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederates invading Maryland, 1864
General Earlys cavalry taking livestock from farmers during the Confederate invasion of Maryland, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate cavalry ransacking New Windsor, Maryland, during the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

French cavalrymen 1918
French cavalrymen examining a pill box, trench mortar and shells, gas alarm horn and other trophies taken by the 29th Division at Gheluvelt on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in

Austrians Looting
Austrian soldiers loot a church at Cesena

Poes the Gold Bug
THE GOLD BUG We dug steadily for two hours ; the treasure is discovered

Spanish Silver Fleet
The sailing of a Spanish silver fleet from America with loot for home

Spanish Capture Peruvian
Spanish cruelly compel Peruvian natives to carry their loot

Amalekites and Ziklag
Taking advantage of Davids absence, the Amalekites loot Ziklag, but he attacks and defeats them

French Pillage Alost
The French take the town of Alost, and proceed to pillage it, carrying away their loot by the barrow-load

Belfast Looters 1922
Demonstrators loot a liquor store during street fighting in Belfast

Cemetery Looting 1917
Desperate for metal to make shells, the Germans loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that can be melted down for arms

Heliodorus Flagellated
HELIODORUS Syrian courtier, ordered by Seeleucus Philopator to loot the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, is punished by angels who flog him severely

French burn a Cuban town
The French occupy the Spanish-held town of Chiorera (Chorrera) in Cuba, pillage it and finally destroy it by fire, because of the perfidy of its inhabitants

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"Loot: A Journey Through History's Greatest Plunders and Treasures" Step into the captivating world as we explore its fascinating history, spanning across centuries and continents. From infamous pirates to ancient conquerors, this 150 caption will take you on a thrilling adventure through time. On March 1st, 1967, Joe Orton, an acclaimed author, delved into the concept in his thought-provoking work. But our journey begins long before that; picture yourself plundering a plantation during Sherman's March to the Sea—a daring act etched in history. Travel further back to Viking raids under Olaf I when warriors sought riches with their fierce determination. Imagine divers discovering pirates' treasure in 1897—an exhilarating moment captured forever in a litho print or black-and-white photograph. The seas were not always calm; Spanish pirates relentlessly attacked English merchantmen, leaving tales of bravery and stolen fortunes behind. Even Ancient Rome had its share of looting events that shaped empires and legacies. But let us not forget about secret whiskey looting—those hidden bottles waiting for adventurous souls to uncover their forbidden delights. And what about that intriguing piece of eight from 1714? Its silver gleams even in black-and-white photos—a testament to its enduring allure. A farmhouse plundered during The Miseries of War series reminds us how conflict ravages lives while Heliodorus expelled from the temple depicts divine retribution against those who dare lay hands on sacred treasures. As we delve deeper into history's annals, we encounter Crusaders conquering the treasures of the Orient—a strategic move amidst religious fervor. Caricatures and hidden silhouettes reveal Lafayette and others' secrets from the enigmatic 18th century—an era shrouded in mystery yet ripe with intrigue.