Blackbeard

Was Blackbeard a ruthless villain or a romantic rogue?

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35 mins

Explore the rise of Blackbeard from a privateer under Hornigold to one of history’s most feared pirates. Also, discover how Blackbeard’s life ended in a dramatic sword fight and how his legend only grew after death.

Ep 1:

How Did Blackbeard Learn Under Benjamin Hornigold?

Ep 2:

How Did Blackbeard Look Like?

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Jasper

Level 6 · 8 mo ago

Disney turning a pirate who demanded syphilis meds into a jolly ghost is the ultimate corporate rebrand.

Roman

Level 4 · 8 mo ago

Leaving a sugar plantation just to escape a nagging wife? Bonnet really hated her that much

Deborah

Level 7 · 9 mo ago

Blockading a city for syphilis meds. Men will literally become pirates to avoid therapy.

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