The Golden Age of Piracy
Offered By: Simple History via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of Piracy, exploring the fascinating world of buccaneers, their weapons, and tactics. Discover the truth behind buried treasure myths, learn about the deadly cutlass and chain shot, and understand the brutal punishment of gibbeting. Delve into the intricacies of naval warfare with the salvo tactic, and uncover the reasons behind sailors' poor health during this tumultuous era from 1650 to 1730.
Syllabus
Buccaneers.
Did Pirates really bury their treasure?.
The Cutlass (Pirate Weapons).
Salvo (Military Tactic).
Gibbeting (Horrible Punishments in History).
Chain Shot (Deadly Weapon).
Why were sailors so unhealthy?.
Taught by
Simple History
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