Pirates! 2: Barbarossa, Port Royal, and Jamestown
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On this episode of The History Guy Podcast, The History Guy talks about three stories of pirates. First we journey to the Mediterranean, and the king of pirates, Hayreddin Barbarossa. Then THG hops across the pond to the Caribbean, and tells the story of the Pirate Capital, Port Royal, and the earthquake that ended an age. Finally, The History Guy tells the story of an English ship bringing silkworms and a doctor to the colony at Jamestown, only to be struck by pirates. Without further adieu, let me introduce, the history guy. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy
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