Fur Wars is a set of free wargames rules for battles in colonial America. It’s based on Tod Kershner’s well-known Pig Wars rules.
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Pulp Pirate Comics and Stories
Comic Book Plus has a collection of pulp pirate comics and stories.
Making Half Timbered Thatched Roof Country Cottages
Here’s a nice photo tutorial on making half timbered, thatched roof country cottages.
Painting Guide For English Civil War
Baccus 6mm has a good painting guide for the English Civil War. There’s also information on flags.
Oliver Cromwell Portal
The Oliver Cromwell Society has a website with basic information on the English Civil War. In light of the growing popularity of Warhammer Historicals’ English Civil War miniature wargaming rules set, this could be useful in filling in some gaps players’ knowledge.