Catherine CooperLegendary Sea Monsters and Their Historical OriginsI’ve always been fascinated by sea monster legends, and when I was younger, I used to love sitting on the rocky coast and listening to the…Jun 201Jun 201
Catherine CooperThe Legacy of Pirate Cultures Around the WorldPirates are often seen through a romantic lens but were originally men and women who defied societal norms — chosing the freedom of the…May 261May 261
Catherine CooperCoastal Civilizations & How the Sea Shapes Our SocietiesThe ocean has been a constant in my life — growing up in the small coastal town and now running a seaside cafe here with my partner. And…May 26May 26
Catherine CooperAncient Lighthouses — Beacons of HistoryTowering figures, often perched on jagged cliffs, lighthouses have guided mariners through treacherous waters for centuries: their history…May 114May 114
Catherine CooperCoastal Traditions That Bind Our CommunityAs one walks through the streets of our town, early mornings are met with the brisk, salty air and the rhythmic chorus of seagulls…Apr 24Apr 24
Catherine CooperNurturing Community Through Food and DrinkFrom Our Little Café by the BeachApr 11Apr 11
Catherine CooperThe Role of Cafés in Coastal CommunitiesIn the small coastal town I call home, there’s a place where the salt air mingles with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee: a corner café…Apr 72Apr 72