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Rogue History
The Founding Father They Don’t Teach You About
Thomas Peters challenged the British Empire on their broken promises to Black Loyalists.
The Unhinged Hero of the American Revolution
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.
The Unhinged Hero of the American Revolution
Season 3 Episode 1 | 12m 1s | CC
How does one of the most notorious pirates in British history become an iconic hero of the American Revolution? Long before he went toe-to-toe with the most powerful navy on the face of the planet, John Paul Jones was just a simple Scottish merchant ship captain…who committed a murder…or two.
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