Assassin's Creed: Why pop culture is hooked to pirates

Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," gamers can now head off on another pirate adventure. How has our concept of pirates evolved with pop culture?

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Assassin's Creed: Why pop culture is hooked to pirates

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