Pirates - the myths, the legends, the facts

This is the definitive history of piracy in the 16^th to 18^th centuries, including such characters as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Captain Morgan and, controversially, Sir Francis Drake. Shot on locations around the world with stunning dramatic reconstructions, this DVD brings to life the most famous pirates in history. Lasting more than three hours in total, the DVD is split into six half-hour episodes on topics such as women pirates, pirates and the slave trade and the Barbary Corsairs.