Aaron Jaffer, Curator of World History and Cultures at the Royal Museums Greenwich, delves into the notorious Barbary Corsairs, who terrorized the Mediterranean for centuries. He unravels the gripping tale of the 1816 bombardment of Algiers, a pivotal moment that marked the decline of piracy. The discussion highlights Britain's naval strategies, the urgent quest to end Christian slavery, and the shift of power dynamics in the region. Jaffer also explores how these events set the stage for French colonial ambitions, reshaping Mediterranean history.
