In this TED Talk, Kester Brewin (author of Mutiny! Why We Love Pirates, And How They Can Save Us) illustrates where our culture’s continuing fascination with pirates comes from. He then goes on to explain the implications that it has in our daily lives.

While the entire talk in incredibly interesting, for the purposes of this exhibit, you may only want to watch a portion of it. If you’re in a rush, we recommend watching from 1:54 to 5:19.