Ancient OriginsJul 14, 2025
AO THROWBACK - Between the 1600s and 1900s Barbary pirates captured and enslaved up to 1.25 million Europeans who came to be known as the white slaves of Barbary. What fate awaited them in North Africa?
https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/white-slaves-barbary-002171
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LegalQuiltsJul 2, 2023

For #AHASummerRead I have chosen to read a history of a place I know little about. I am being a bit liberal with the interpretation and making it about an EVENT I know little about. In keeping with my naval interest, I've chosen the Barbary Pirates and the US War against them. Anyone got a short overview?

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