We delve into the fascinating history of piracy and maritime predation between the 16th and 19th centuries, exploring the differences between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans! In this
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We delve into the fascinating history of piracy and maritime predation between the 16th and 19th centuries, exploring the differences between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans! In this SciCast, we unravel what defines piracy, go through the figures who shaped colonial trade, challenged empires and served as material for stories, myths and legends. In the Atlantic, the Golden Age of piracy, marked by names like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny, was driven by the lucrative sugar market and the slave trade. In the Indian Ocean, sea lords like Ching Shih and the Marakkars dominated trade routes with unique strategies, taking advantage of the monsoons. From the origin of the Jolly Roger to the roots of piracy in ancient thalassocracies, discover how these rebels of the seas connected continents and inspire pop culture to this day, from Jack Sparrow to One Piece. Welcome aboard this historic adventure!
Recording Team: Gustavo Rebello, Marcelo de Matos, Rodolfo Neto, Marcelo Pedraz, Rita Kujawski.
