Blackbeard: History's Most Well-Known Pirate (Full Episode) | Pirates: Behind the Legends | Nat Geo
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In this full episode of Pirates: Behind the Legends from National Geographic, dive into the rise and fall of Edward Teach, aka the infamous Blackbeard.
Learn how Blackbeard transformed into history’s most feared high-seas outlaw aboard his stolen flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge. Uncover the surprising truth behind Blackbeard’s legendary reign of terror, from his theatrical self-promotion to the remarkably democratic crew of outcasts and treasure-seekers who sailed under his command. Through his self-promotion and intimidation, he became one of the most well-known pirates of all time.
Pirates: Behind the Legends | S1 E6
Chapters: 00:00 - Feared Blackbeard Legend 01:36 - Edward Teach: Privateer to Pirate Commander 07:28 - Building a Fearsome Fleet 13:15 - Life Aboard Queen Anne's Revenge 17:27 - Siege of Charles Town 23:05 - Royal Pardon & Excavating Flagship Shipwreck 33:41 - Blackbeard's Final Stand 38:48 - Truth Behind Blackbeard Myth
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Inside Blackbeard's Rise (Full Episode) | Pirates: Behind the Legends | National Geographic https://youtu.be/6JvtDtFybvg
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