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We all love pirate tales but what do we really know about the history of piracy? In this episode of Rogue History, we examine the common assumptions we make about pirates. Explore the origin of these myths and figure out which are true and which aren't.

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Rogue History
Shaking off the barnacles from this wildly popular storytelling canon, this Pirates historical series is an irreverent and enlightening voyage that unravels historical myths, unearths lost narratives, and discover fresh perspectives. This is the pirate history you were never told.

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00:00 Intro
00:05 The Mythology of Pirates
00:26 Pirates vs Privateers, Letters of Marque
02:31 The Golden Age of Piracy is a Fraction of the Full History of Pirates
04:06 Zheng Yi Sao was the Most Successful Pirate Ever
04:18 Depictions of Women in Piracy
04:45 BIPOC pirates
05:57 Pirates Relied on Native Populations to Survive
07:29 Why are Pirates Depicted as Heroes in Pop Culture?