Instructor: Benerson Little

The course covers the real history of the pirates of the  Caribbean during their heyday from 1655 to 1728, followed by a discussion of the myths, works of fiction, and films they inspired. The course covers everything from battles at sea and shore to duels on the beach, from well-known buccaneers to those who deserve equal billing, from swashbuckling pirate movies to rousing film scores, and much more.