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Ching Shih

The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

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Pirates Make the World Go Round

The South China Sea was just perfect for pirates. There were all of these trade routes that had to go between islands. The salt merchants, for example, learned earlier than anyone else,. That if you hope to reach your destination, you better pay for a pirate escort.

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