Most people recognize “Anchor’s Aweigh” as a Navy song, but fewer know its origins trace back to the early 1900s at the US Naval Academy. Discover how the phrase and lyrics evolved from a football rally tune into a lasting naval anthem.

What does “chew the fat” really mean? Discover its surprising origins at sea, along with naval insights, book updates, and upcoming events from Thomas M. Wing.

What does “chew the fat” really mean? Discover its surprising origins at sea, along with naval insights, book updates, and upcoming events from Thomas M. Wing.

Discover the maritime origin of the word “overwhelm” and learn how a capsized ship shaped today’s meaning in this edition of Maritime Musings.