It’s been said that history is written by those in power. But what about the outlaws, outcasts and rogues? What if they had their say? Rogue History, a digital series produced by PBS Digital Studios and PBS North Carolina, shakes the dust off the history books to unravel myths, unearth narratives, and discover fresh perspectives.
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Rogue History is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
About the Host
Joel Cook is an archaeologist and historian, born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has experience as a historical researcher in topics ranging from the American Revolution, The Middle Passage, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. As an underwater archaeologist, his research interests include Africans and African Americans in maritime environments, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the First and Second World Wars.
Lights, camera, action on season one's set of Rogue History, which was all about pirates.
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Host Joel Cook prepares for a day of shooting in the PBS NC studio for Rogue History season two.
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Part of the Rogue History production team. From Back L to R: Dir. of National Productions for PBSNC Rachel Raney, Coord Prod. Nicole Eure, Dir. Kristina Carucci, Host Joel Cook, Exec Prod. Greg Jeske
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Host of Rogue History Joel Cook sits amongst the set dressing and props of season two, which is all about spies.
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A glimpse of the PBS North Carolina studio where Rogue History season one was filmed.
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On set for season one of Rogue History with host Joel Cook.
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