Best of the History Guy: Pirates!

From the vaults, five classic The History Guy episodes about pirates. Because don't all good stories involve pirates?

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Contents of this Video:

0:00 - Pirates and the Earthquake that Destroyed Port Royal
9:58 - Martin Frobisher, Explorer, Privateer and Pirate
20:58 - The King of Pirates, Hayreddin Barbarossa
29:40 - Arch Pirate Henry Every
42:14 - The Wreck of the Whydah Galley

[kenmccahan]

When I was in Middle School in Dennis Massachusetts, Barry Clifford, the person that found the Whydah, brought the underwater film footage to our school, and we had a school assembly, and watched it.He lives in Dennis. Black Sam Bellamy, and the witch of Wellfleet. They are still pulling gold out of that wreck. There's a Pirate museum in Yarmouth dedicated to this story.
The Whydah is the only authentic pirate ship ever found. If you go to that museum, you can watch them carefully restore the gold.

[nitrogasm]

Because doesn't every good story involve pirates! Man you make my day everytime.

[hankw]

In the late 80's, while in the service, I was stationed with a Jamaican named Elvis. One morning he raised his coffee cup and made a toast to the 25th anniversary of Jamaican Independence. I asked how well his beloved island had faired since the the British left. He replied with a smile, "Went straight to Hell, man. Jamaicans can't run anything..."

[donmorgan]

As a descendant of Henry's brother Charles, thanks for not disparaging Uncle Henry. --Don Morgan

[reallyright]

Love this guy, started watching ww1 on this channel over 3years ago.

[Bhartrampf]

That was just awesome, lots of history that I didn't know and I love history and pirates

[dannagy]

Black Sam Bellemy is my favourite pirate! Ive been to the Wydah museum and held real spanish silver coins from his ship. It was such an incredible experience!

[smhedge]

I think I have seen most of these episodes individually, but I really liked this compilation. In this case, the whole is better than the sum of its parts. Keep up the great work, History Guy! And yes, every good story does involve pirates.

[warehouselead]

I love these compilations! Great for listening to while relaxing!

[pamelamays]

Being a Pittsburgh native, I totally agree that all good stories include Pirates!

[markdagostino]

Thank you for sharing this information.
The Skull and Bones has a lot more of meaning than what most know.

[Richard-]

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[tadroid]

Great compilation!! Do you have one on, say, Medal of Honor winners or something? You have so many great pieces. Thanks, as always.

[stevenpreston]

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Oh, do a video of the Titanic's radio room's arrogance. It was deadly; "Shut-up, shut-up, I'm busy." when told to slow down.

[billytwoknives]

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[VarangianGuard]

Listening to another amazing video by The History Guy whilst making breakfast. Yeah, today rocks!

Long live The History Guy!

[johnh]

Have you ever done the history of school busses? I am a school bus driver in Southern Illinois and I just read an article in the Smithsonian about that subject. It was only 2 pages but very interesting. I could almost hear you talking while I was reading it.

[MattH-wgou]

I just love this channel so much! Thank you for what you do! You are providing an important service by consolidating historical knowledge into entertaining, easily understood videos.

[sharonfieber]

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[americanpatriot]

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