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Pirates: The Pirate Hunts

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Trials and Tales of the High Seas

This chapter examines the notorious trial of captured pirates in 1722, marked by the public execution of 52 pirates as a stark warning against piracy. It highlights the perilous lives of pirates, emphasizing their grim fates and the enduring legacies of infamous figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of pirate perception from feared criminals to romanticized legends, particularly through the influence of literature and societal distance from piracy.

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