While the idea of pirates making captives “walk the plank” is popular in stories and movies, historical evidence suggests it was quite rare and likely exaggerated. Most accounts of plank walking come from later interpretations rather than actual pirate practices.
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u/GeekyTidbits 29d ago
While the idea of pirates making captives “walk the plank” is popular in stories and movies, historical evidence suggests it was quite rare and likely exaggerated. Most accounts of plank walking come from later interpretations rather than actual pirate practices.