Pirates: The Real History (The Great Courses Series)

8/19/2026

State: CALIFORNIA

This course was delightful and interesting, especially for anyone wanting a little more historical accuracy on the pirate life.

7/20/2026

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Very enjoyable content learning, plethora of great activities to contextualize that learning as well.

6/6/2026

State: Armed Forces AP

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the lesson structure.

5/12/2026

State: CALIFORNIA

I enjoyed taking this class. I liked the flexibility. I would definitely recommend it.

4/9/2026

State: NEW YORK

It was a fun course and I really enjoyed being able to show my understanding of the topics in creative ways.

12/31/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

Great experience. I really enjoyed this course.

8/22/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

I really enjoyed both the content of this course, as well as the flexibility of the module assessments. I could adapt the assessments to fit my teaching style, and was able to create resources that I will be able to apply in my classroom. I felt the coursework was appropriate and respectful of our time and skills as educators.

7/22/2025

State: MASSACHUSETTS

I had a very positive experience with the set-up of the course and the instructors.

5/28/2025

State: NEVADA

This was a very informative course packed with valuable information and a variety of ways to show understanding.

5/21/2025

State: NEW JERSEY

All time favorite class.

3/19/2025

State: MISSOURI

Great class! Lots of interesting information and very user friendly assignments.

1/15/2025

State: NEW JERSEY

This is a great class - the videos are fascinating and good length. The topic of Pirates is one not usually presented, so it is a fine way to learn something new about a topic that we see so often in movies, literature and gaming. Find out that pirate history is so much more than the Pirates of the Caribbean and why piracy still exists on the seas today. Take a class run by Professors Bill C. and Andy H. and you will go back to them again and again. They are exceptional teachers and right on top of every piece of work submitted.

1/8/2025

State: NEVADA

Great!

11/12/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

I can't thank you enough Fresno Pacific. You have made this experience amazing. Andy and Bill, you are the best. I was unable to comment on anyone final reflection. The the other student is not finished with the course.

11/6/2024

State: Armed Forces AE

11/4/2024

State: OHIO

Great Course! Very organized and engaging!

10/8/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

10/4/2024

State: MASSACHUSETTS

I learned a lot in this course that I did not expect to learn. My biggest takeaway was the amount that pirates were involved with slave trade and even trade in general. I always pictured them in the way they are portrayed in the media, I never thought of them as significant contributors to empire building, trade, and slavery. The most valuable lesson I learned was that peace begets piracy. Without work for privateers the switch to pirate was not only a natural one but often a necessary one. Pirates were often the bane of a government's existence but they were the result of them as well. It is hard to pick a favorite assignment from this course. I very much enjoyed the element of choice and was able to make some of the similar projects that I have my students make. I think I found the Trading Card to be the most interesting as I was able to see how my students feel when I ask them to think outside the box a bit with this type of activity. I enjoyed the format of this course so much! I am going to be taking 4 more by these professors

8/16/2024

State: OHIO

Great Class

8/3/2024

State: NEVADA

Excellent, really enjoyed this one.

7/1/2024

State: OHIO

Really enjoyed the course. Very informative

7/1/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

The class had a plethora of valuable/useful information and both professors gave timely and highly complimentary feedback. I enjoyed the class very much! I will look for other courses Professors Herrick and Cockerham teach.

6/18/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

I loved this course. There was consistency on what to expect with the assignments each week, but robust information. I loved that they incorporated so many choice projects as well.