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Blackbeard. Ann Bonny. Henry Jennings. Calico Jack. Henry Morgan. Black Bart Roberts. In the 17th and early 18th century, these famous brigands and countless others terrorized the Caribbean, targeting the parade of treasure and cargo bound for Europe. Just two years after Columbus first set foot in the Bahamas, the Pope granted Spain exclusive right to the Caribbean and most of the New World. The Spanish reaped an immense fortune in gold and silver, but with a price. England, France, and Holland all established Caribbean bases and used privateers to protect their interests and steal Spanish treasure. The line between privateering and piracy became blurred. TRUE CARIBBEAN PIRATES examine this Golden Age of Piracy and the true stories of the infamous mariners, how they operated, and their successes and failures in this dark and deadly profession.
Bold, cunning, audacious, pirates are a breed of fighting men and women who have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history. At the height of their power in the 1700′s they literally influenced the fate of nations when they became embroiled in the rivalry between England and Spain. This special will visit maritime museums and shipwreck sites, utilize walk-and-talk demonstrations of fire arms, swords and navigation instruments to help spotlight the innovations pirates brought to maritime technology. Includes a look at how many many pirates modified their ships to make them faster and more powerful. TVPG cc
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Radio Interviews
7-8-06 National Public Radio (NPR) “Weekend America”
8-18-06 National Public Radio (NPR) “All Things Considered – Weekend”
The Michael Graham Show, Boston, MA 96.9 FM Talk Radio