Pirates - The Collection

Embark on a thrilling journey through the lives of history’s most infamous pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Calico Jack, Mary Read, Captain Morgan, Black Sam Bellamy, and more. Discover their daring exploits, legendary treasures, and enduring legacies.Set sail with us as we explore the extraordinary lives of the most notorious pirates in history. From Blackbeard’s fearsome tactics and Anne Bonny’s fierce defiance to Calico Jack’s daring raids and Captain Morgan’s dual life as privateer and governor, we uncover the legends behind the infamous figures who ruled the seas. Learn about the riches of Black Sam Bellamy, the trials of William Kidd, and the untold stories of pirate life during the Golden Age of Piracy. Dive into the thrilling tales of treachery, adventure, and legacy!

Episodes

Pirates - William Kidd

December 6, 2024 • 11 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate William Kidd, a figure whose life and legacy continue to captivate audiences centuries after his death. Today, we'll explore the dramatic rise and fall of Captain Kidd, separating fact from fiction and delving into the complex world of 17th-century piracy. William Kidd was born in Dundee, Scotland, around 1645. His early life remains largely shrouded in mystery, but we know he went to s...

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Pirates - Black Sam Bellamy

December 6, 2024 • 12 mins

Samuel Bellamy Today we will explore the life and adventures of Samuel Bellamy also known as "Black Sam" Bellamy. Born in Devon, England around 1689, Bellamy would go on to become one of the most successful and wealthiest pirates in history, despite his remarkably short career. Bellamy's early life remains largely shrouded in mystery, but we know he began sailing for the British Royal Navy as a teenager. His journey into piracy ...

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Pirates - Black Caesar

December 6, 2024 • 12 mins

Today we will explore the life of the infamous pirate Black Caesar, a figure shrouded in mystery and legend from the Golden Age of Piracy. Born in West Africa in the late 17th century, Black Caesar's journey from tribal chief to feared pirate is a tale of resilience, cunning, and the harsh realities of the Atlantic slave trade. According to legend, Black Caesar was a powerful and intelligent tribal chief in West Africa. His stren...

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Pirates- Henry Morgan

December 6, 2024 • 10 mins

The life of Henry Morgan is the stuff of legend—a tale of daring raids, audacious conquests, and an unexpected transition from pirate to politician. Today, we'll explore the life, exploits, and legacy of a man who rose from humble beginnings to become a feared privateer, a wealthy plantation owner, and eventually the Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. Henry Morgan was born around 1635 in Llanrumney, Wales, to a prosperous farming fami...

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Pirates - Charles Vane

December 6, 2024 • 12 mins

Today we will explore the life and adventures of Charles Vane. Born in 1680, Charles Vane would go on to become a feared and ruthless pirate captain, known for his defiance of authority and his brutal tactics. Charles Vane's journey into piracy began in 1715 or 1716 when he joined the crew of Henry Jennings, a notorious pirate operating in the Caribbean. Vane's first major exploit under Jennings was the attack on the Spanish trea...

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Pirates - Mary Read

December 6, 2024 • 13 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate Mary Read, one of the most intriguing and enigmatic figures of the Golden Age of Piracy. Today, we'll delve into the life, legends, and legacy of a woman who defied societal norms and became one of the most notorious pirates of her time. Our story begins in England around 1695, where Mary Read was born into a world of deception and hardship. According to Captain Charles Johnson's "A Gen...

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Pirates - Black Bart

December 6, 2024 • 13 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart. Today, we'll delve into the life and exploits of one of the most successful pirates in history, whose brief but impactful career left an indelible mark on the Golden Age of Piracy. Born John Roberts in 1682 in Casnewydd-Bach, Wales, the man who would become known as Bartholomew Roberts began his seafaring career as an honest sailor. Little ...

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Pirates - Edward Low

December 6, 2024 • 9 mins

Edward Low, also known as Ned Low. Born around 1690 in Westminster, London, Low's life would take him from the poverty-stricken streets of England to become one of the most feared pirates in the Atlantic Ocean. Edward Low's early life was marked by poverty and crime. From a young age, he was known as a thief, developing a reputation for violence and ruthlessness that would follow him throughout his life. As a young man, Low made hi...

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Pirates - Stede Bonnet Gentleman Pirate

December 6, 2024 • 13 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate Stede Bonnet, known as the "Gentleman Pirate." Today, we'll delve into the life, exploits, and legacy of one of the most unusual figures in the history of piracy, whose story continues to captivate audiences to this day. Stede Bonnet was born in 1688 on the island of Barbados, into a wealthy English family of plantation owners. Unlike most pirates of his time, who typically came from po...

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Pirates - Calico Jack Rackham

December 6, 2024 • 16 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate John "Calico Jack" Rackham, one of the most colorful and notorious figures of the Golden Age of Piracy. Today, we'll delve into the life, exploits, and legacy of a man whose brief but impactful career left an indelible mark on pirate lore and popular culture. John Rackham, born on December 26, 1682, in England, would become known as "Calico Jack" due to his preference for wearing calico...

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Pirates - Anne Bonny

December 6, 2024 • 9 mins

Welcome to our podcast on the infamous pirate Anne Bonny, one of the most notorious and enigmatic figures of the Golden Age of Piracy. Today, we'll delve into the life, legends, and legacy of a woman who defied societal norms and became one of the most feared pirates of her time. Our story begins in Kinsale County Cork, Ireland, around the year 1698. Anne Bonny was born into a world of scandal and secrecy. Her father, William Corma...

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Pirates - Blackbead

December 6, 2024 • 15 mins

The story of Edward Teach, better known to history as Blackbeard, is one of fire and fury, smoke and shadow. His name alone conjures images of menacing ships, daring raids, and an era when the seas were ruled by pirates who lived beyond the reach of kings. But beneath the legend of Blackbeard lies a tale that is both thrilling and complex, filled with mystery, political intrigue, and larger-than-life exploits. Our story begins in t...

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