Arts and Culture

On This Day – 17 May

Posted on: Wed 17 May 2017

What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?

Aye matey!

Today we are celebrating the birthday of Bartholomew Roberts, Black Bart, who was a feisty and tough captain of his crew. Breakfast Producer Cordelia Woods told Jennie about Black Bart and other moments in history on this day.

Produced by Cordelia Woods.

Image source: Wikipedia 

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