


Discover the pirate history you were never told with maritime archaeologist Joel Cook.
What if everything we know about pirates is actually wrong? Join maritime archaeologist and historian Joel Cook as we explore the history of pirates through a new lens in this digital series from PBS Origins. Together we’ll unravel historical myths, unearth lost narratives and discover fresh perspectives.
What if everything we know about pirates is actually wrong? Join maritime archaeologist and historian Joel Cook as we explore the history of pirates through a new lens in this digital series from PBS Origins. Together we’ll unravel historical myths, unearth lost narratives and discover fresh perspectives.
Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
This is what pirate music actually sounded like.
Did Pirates Really Sing Sea Shanties? It’s Complicated
Anne Bonny to Zheng Yi Sao: The Notorious Women of Piracy
Explore the incredible and unsung stories of history’s most notorious women pirates.
Anne Bonny to Zheng Yi Sao: The Notorious Women of Piracy
Black Caesar: The Pirate with a Thousand Faces
Here’s why so many pirates of African descent share the name “Black Caesar.”
Black Caesar: The Pirate with a Thousand Faces