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Why Did Pirates Eat That? (feat. Tasting History)

It’s been said that history is written by those in power. But what about the outlaws, outcasts and rogues? What if they had their say? Rogue History, a digital series produced by PBS Digital Studios and PBS North Carolina, shakes the dust off the history books to unravel myths, unearth narratives, and discover fresh perspectives.

Why Did Pirates Eat That? (feat. Tasting History)

Behind the Patch Episode 5 | 9m 22s | CC

Imagine being at sea for weeks on end. The supply of food and water is running out. No major port will let you in to restock. For pirates, finding food was often more important than finding buried treasure. In this episode of Rogue History, we bite into the creative ways pirates sustained themselves. Max Miller from Tasting History joins us to demonstrate one bizarre buccaneer recipe.

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Funding for ROGUE HISTORY is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.