The Unsurprisingly Deadly Job Of A Medieval Sailor | Worst Jobs

Among the thankless tasks tackled by Tony this week is the work of the midshipman, lighthouse keeper, stoker, and trimmer. He will live like the men of Britain's first navy who survived on minimal rations and like the men who wore sacks on their heads on the luxury liners. Discover the past on...

49 min - History - Absolute History

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