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Black Caesar: The Dozens of Pirates Behind The Legend | Origins

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Published October 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

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You may have heard of the larger-than-life “Black Caesar” who plundered alongside Blackbeard. But as it turns out, there were dozens of pirates of African descent referred to as “Black Caesar.”

In this episode of Rogue History, we will unearth the stories of some lesser-known Black Caesars and examine how certain forces shape the stories we remember today.