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Who were the Barbary Pirates? These sea raiders began capturing Americans in the Mediterranean and holding them for ransom. In the latest #RogueHistory, we uncover the truth behind the pirates that nearly snuffed out the U.S. economy: to.pbs.org/3IVFZq2
For 200 years, Japanese waters were ruled by Sea Lords who even helped integrate Japan into the early global economy. Despite this, medieval Japanese society labeled them as “pirates." Dive into the origins of Japan’s Sea Lords on #RogueHistory @pbsds @pbsnc
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Ever notice blindness as a common thread among Black musicians? Here's how the long-standing trope started ⤵️ #HistoriansTake @PBSOrigins #BlackHistoryMonth
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While out at sea, pirates relied on things like fresh foods like cheese, vegetables, meat, and…leather!? We delve into the food of the high seas featuring our friend Max from @TastingHistory1 🍲🏴☠️ to.pbs.org/3x5O71H #pirates #History @PBSDS @MyPBSNC
Songs like “A Pirate’s Life for Me” are as prevalent in pirate lore as eye patches or treasure maps. But these tunes were written more than a hundred years AFTER the Golden Age of Piracy. Trace the roots of sea shanties on the latest #RogueHistory!: to.pbs.org/3iezt4j
Sayyida Al Hurra was one of the most famous women #pirates. She was an educated and notorious leader, believed to use leadership for vengeance! But is this the perspective history want’s us to believe? We explore more on the latest #RogueHistory: to.pbs.org/3BElf34 @MyPBSNC
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In the latest episode of #RogueHistory, host Joel Cook explores the incredible and unsung stories of history’s most notorious women pirates. Check it out on @PBSOrigins channel now. ⤵️
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I was interviewed for @PBSOrigins to discuss Anne Bonny and Mary Read in their new YouTube series about pirates. Check it out here!
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Zheng Yi Sao was one of history’s most notorious pirates, but we don’t even know her real name! Zheng Yi Sao basically means Mrs. Zheng. In the newest #RogueHistory, explore the unsung stories of women pirates, and let us know who’s your favorite! to.pbs.org/3FcMVNB @MyPBSNC
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When did Santa start wearing red? It's part tradition and part advertising! Coca-Cola featured this image in the 1920s of Santa in a big red coat -- cementing the traditional image of Santa we know today! to.pbs.org/3Fw5yxg @PBSOrigins
Who's the REAL Black Caesar!? Other than the African Chieftain who was part of #Blackbeard’s crew, there were dozens of other pirates who went by the same name. Uncover the stories of other #BlackCaesars and their influence on pirate history: to.pbs.org/3WMik1n @MyPBSNC
Which pirate tale intrigues you the most?
0%The Story of Calico Jack
67%Legend of Black Caesar
33%Tale of Captian Kidd
0%The Legend of Blackbeard
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We all love pirate tales but what do we really know about the history of piracy? In the premiere episode of Rogue History, examine the common assumptions we make about pirates. (From @PBSOrigins and @MyPBSNC) to.pbs.org/3MyIcJh?utm_campa…
What were pirates really like? The media may have you think of eye patches and crossbones, but the real history of pirates tells us otherwise. What else does pop culture get wrong about pirates? #RogueHistory to.pbs.org/3VwUOEX
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The first episode of #RogueHistory has officially dropped! Think you know your pirate history? Join host Joel Cook to explore 'What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Pirates' in the first episode and debunk common assumptions: to.pbs.org/3SZWg0R 🏴☠️
Shiver me timbers! #RogueHistory is here! Host Joel Cook examines the common assumptions we make about pirates, debunks pirate myths, where they come from, and much more. Watch it now and let us know what you think in the comments! 🦜 to.pbs.org/3SZWg0R @MyPBSNC @CPBmedia
Shiver me timbers! #RogueHistory is here! Host Joel Cook examines the common assumptions we make about pirates, debunks pirate myths, where they come from, and much more. Watch it now and let us know what you think in the comments! 🦜 to.pbs.org/3SZWg0R @MyPBSNC @CPBmedia