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Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
This is what pirate music actually sounded like.
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Why Did the U.S. Go to War with These Pirates?
Though often overlooked, the Barbary pirates played a huge role in U.S. and world history.
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Why Did Pirates Eat That? (feat. Tasting History)
When fresh food ran out, pirates found creative ways to survive long weeks at sea.
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What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Pirates
Unravel the common misconceptions of pirates in pop culture.
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Black Caesar: The Pirate with a Thousand Faces
Here’s why so many pirates of African descent share the name “Black Caesar.”