A Pirate's Life with Lisa Briggs

Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. We go on assignment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped the Roman Empire. We also meet the Pirate Queen of China and then head into the lab with Lisa to follow the most famous renegade, Blackbeard.

Lisa Briggs is an underwater archaeologist, scuba instructor and technical diver. Her current research examines ancient shipwrecks of the Mediterranean Sea and how scientific methods can illuminate the stories of the cargoes these ships carried and the daring sailors who plied the seas of the past. She also has a particular interest in demonstrating how the intersection of science and adventure can inspire young students to pursue STEM subjects.

Before National Geographic Live’s A Pirate’s Life, come early and explore the real history, skills, language, and lives behind centuries of pirate stories, including stories much closer to home. Move through hands-on discovery stations exploring piracy and life at sea. Learn practical knot tying with the Girl Scouts, test your maritime vocabulary, uncover surprising facts about seafaring, explore careers that take people onto (and beneath) the ocean, and discover how the historical record sometimes differs from the pirates we know from popular culture.

Through a special collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission, explore the history of piracy in the Gulf of Mexico and learn about shipwrecks discovered along the South Texas coast: real connections between our region and the maritime history beneath the waves. Then join National Geographic Explorer and archaeologist Lisa Briggs for A Pirate’s Life and discover how shipwrecks and underwater archaeology help us piece together the lives and stories of people from the past.

Pirate history isn’t as far away as you might think. Come discover what’s been hiding just off our shores!

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