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Rogue History
Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
This is what pirate music actually sounded like.
The Truth About Hunting for Pirate Treasure
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 Truth About Hunting for Pirate Treasure
Behind the Patch Episode 8 | 9m 50s | CC
From movies like “The Goonies” to TV shows like “PAW Patrol,” we’re obsessed with the idea of finding a pirate’s lost treasure. Did pirates actually hide their treasure? And what makes something a treasure anyway? Maritime archaeologist Joel Cook unearths the unsettling truth behind treasure hunters and explains their complicated role in modern archaeology.
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