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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.
Black Caesar: The Pirate with a Thousand Faces
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.
Black Caesar: The Pirate with a Thousand Faces
Behind the Patch Episode 2 | 8m 4s | CC
You may have heard of the larger-than-life “Black Caesar” who plundered alongside Blackbeard. But as it turns out, there were dozens of pirates of African descent referred to as “Black Caesar.” In this episode of Rogue History, we will unearth the stories of some lesser-known Black Caesars and examine how certain forces shape the stories we remember today.
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