Mari pericolosi. Pirati Story: bottini e scalate sociali - Il Fatto Quotidiano

[Autom. eng. transl.] Pirates have been around since ancient times. Piracy refers to theft at sea, where pirates attack other ships and steal valuables. Their flag known as the ‘Jolly Roger’, both red and black, featuring a skull and crossbones, has been a symbol of death and danger associated with the devil. The most fearsome pirate is said to have even consumed the heart of one of his captives. The phenomenon of piracy has long been fascinating. There is something compelling about the image of waterlogged sailors wearing a combination of waistcoat, jacket, shirt and coat paired with tight, short trousers and leather boots, with the occasional eye patch. These images are timeless in the stereotype of pirates and their behavior: living on the edge, breaking the rules and stealing from the rich.