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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.
Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
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.
Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
Behind the Patch Episode 4 | 8m 36s | CC
Songs like “A Pirate’s Life for Me” and “Dead Man’s Chest” are as prevalent in pirate lore as eye patches or treasure maps. These tunes, however, were written more than a hundred years after the golden age of piracy. Join us as we trace the roots of TikTok’s viral sea shanties and examine the types of music pirates likely heard on the open seas.
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