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NP-Yarrr: Unraveling the romance of the pirate in pop culture
A pirate costumed fan of the Oakland Raiders shows his support prior to the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California.
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What comes to mind when you hear the word “pirate?” Perhaps baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates? Or more about stolen copyrighted material?
How ever you think about them – pirates on the high seas have been around since the first ships set sail.And the history of pirates is a long and complicated one that has endured the test of time and even romanticized views of life at sea.
We get into life as a pirate – the motivations, risks, and rewards. We also discuss their evolution from swashbuckling buccaneers to kid-friendly rebels in popular culture.
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