We will explore the history and impact of Italian pirates on the world from antiquity to the 1800s. We’ll discuss how pirate ships were run, the impact that piracy had on international relations, global impacts on culture and commerce, the weapons and tactics used, and lasting legacies in the world. 

Instructor: Luca Rebussini

Luca Rebussini, an instructor at OLLI, is founder and CEO of R.I. Pirate Guy LLC, and a 6th grade social studies teacher. He holds bachelor's degrees in history and secondary education respectively from URI and a master’s degree in ESL from Western Governors University. His interest in pirate history grew out of his love of history, passion for teaching, and the fun of learning about pirates. Since the founding of R.I. Pirate Guy LLC, he has shared his piratical programming with universities, libraries, yacht clubs, breweries and distilleries, and other organizations across southern New England and beyond, in person and through TV and social media.

About OLLI

This special presentation is brought to you by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Rhode Island.  OLLI at URI provides learning opportunities to enhance the enjoyment, meaning and direction for adults ages 50+.  For more information, please visit uri.edu/olli or call OLLI at (401) 874-4197.