Pirate Weapons
Posted by MRL on Feb 26th 2024
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The weapons used by pirates throughout the ages are as unique and varied as the pirates themselves. The weapons from Roman Empire times would be completely different than those used by pirates in China 1000 years later. Generally though, when people say “pirate” they are referring to the pirates that plagued the Caribbean from the late 1500’s to the early 1800’...
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Pirates and Their Weapons
Posted by MRL on Mar 22nd 2016
Few things were able to generate such a grand sense of pure horror in a sailor in the 18th century (also known as 'The Golden Age of Piracy') than the sight of a ship sailing in their direction under black flags. This coined the era as The Golden Age of Piracy. These fearsome souls were immortalized and romanticized by movies such as Captain Blood, Pirates, Princess Bride or The Pirates of the Caribbean series. Although just the fear was enoug...
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