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Rogue History
Why Did Pirates Eat That? (feat. Tasting History)
When fresh food ran out, pirates found creative ways to survive long weeks at sea.
Anne Bonny to Zheng Yi Sao: The Notorious Women of Piracy
It’s been said that history is written by those in power. But what about the outlaws, outcasts and rogues? What if they had their say? Rogue History, a digital series produced by PBS Digital Studios and PBS North Carolina, shakes the dust off the history books to unravel myths, unearth narratives, and discover fresh perspectives.
Anne Bonny to Zheng Yi Sao: The Notorious Women of Piracy
Behind the Patch Episode 3 | 8m 20s | CC
Why is the woman pirate Zheng Yi Sao not as well known as the male pirate Blackbeard? Zheng Yi Sao had a fleet of 1,200 ships at the height of her powers whereas Blackbeard had just four or five. Join us as we explore the incredible and unsung stories of history’s most notorious women pirates.
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