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Modern Marvels - Season 13 Episode 23 Pirate Tech
Bold, cunning, and audacious, pirates are a breed of fighting men and women who have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history. At the height of their power in the 1700s they literally influenced the fate of nations when they became embroiled in the rivalry between England and Spain. This special will visit maritime museums and shipwreck sites, utilize walk-and-talk demonstrations of fire arms, swords, and navigation instruments to help spotlight the innovations pirates brought to maritime technology. Includes a look at how many pirates modified their ships to make them faster and more powerful.
- Year: 2022
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: History, H2
- Keyword: technology, invention, disaster, construction, machine
- Director: Bruce Nash
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