Virtually everything we think we know about pirates is historically inaccurate. From buried treasure to the much-beloved "Arrrrr!", most of our pirate lore comes from 20th-century film. Fly your white flag and separate fact from fiction today. Savvy? This video is episode two from the series The Real History of Pirates, presented by Manushag N. Powell. Learn more about pirate history at: www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 How Did Pirates Really Talk? 03:23 The Origins of the Jolly Roger 08:06 Did Pirates Have Troves of Buried Treasure? 12:13 Blackbeard: Unpacking Myths and Facts 20:00 Exploring Blackbeard's Legendary Death 22:46 Blackbeard in Popular Culture ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Pirates #Mythbusting #History

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