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Robert E. Lee Meets Blackbeard Quiz - Pirates

I just wrote a Quiz for FunTrivia about Blackbeard based on a book by Robert E. Lee.

It is a tough Quiz and kind of long, but if you have an interest in American History, pirates, Blackbeard, give it a try. :popcorn:

Supposedly there is a major movie about Blackbeard in the works too. NBC also has a series with John Malkovich playing Edward Teach, the name often given for Blackbeard. http://www.nbc.com/crossbones/

There will be a new series starting in january on Starz network called "Black Sails" also if anyone is interested. The trailer for it looked good.

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We do not get Starz so I have to wait for the free previews they have occasionally or wait for the DVDs. Starz history shows often do not seem to have much to do with reality. Wonder how many active gladiators like those from the Spartacus series looked like models from the cover of GQ or Vogue?

I recognize some of the characters--Captain Vane, Rackham, Anne Bonny-- from the Blackbeard book by Robert E. Lee. http://www.starz.com/originals/BlackSails/Cast