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The Pirate History Podcast

A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward "Blackbeard" Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like Woodes

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All Episodes

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Episode 16 - Three Books part 2

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/08/13

The Buccaneers of America by Alexander Exquemelin is a firsthand account of one indentured servant that joined up with a Buccaneer crew out of Tortuga and served under Captain Henry Morgan. We look at the beginning of his story and how it matches the reality of the life of the greatest Buccaneer Captain ever to sail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79:18

Episode 15 - Three Books part 1

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/07/30

Okay, so it's really only two books. We cover The English Book of Common Prayer, the English Civil War, and Oliver Cromwell. Then we talk about The English-American and Cromwell's Western Design, including Thomas Gage, Diego Lucifer, and Henry Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:14

Episode 14 - The New New World

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/07/15

The Spanish Empire was in decline. The British & Dutch East India Companies spread throughout the world. In the West Indies the new European colonies brought slavery, luxury, and pirates. On the island of Tortuga buccaneers and puritans fight for control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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90:14

Episode 13 - The World Is Not Enough

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/07/02

The years of raising tension between England and Spain, Elizabeth and Phillip, raise to a fever pitch. Sir Francis Drake continues his personal war, this time as the Queen's Admiral. The fighting culminates in the climactic naval battle in the English Chanel between the English Navy and The Spanish Armada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:50

Episode 12 - The Rising Tide

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/06/17

The Sea Beggars embark on a war against the Spanish. Their fleets reign on the North Sea as they search for a port to call home. They ally with the English and Protestant French forces against the powers of Spain and France, but dark days in Paris push Europe over the brink to open war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:10

Episode 11 - The Sea Beggars

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/06/04

While John Hawkins was on his troublesome voyage in the Caribbean, Europe was sailing toward war. In the Low Countries their blossoming Republic was in a life or death struggle with their Spanish overlords. After suffering a serious defeat, a group of ragtag, desperate young pirates arise as the only hope of the Dutch people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:49

Episode 10 - Master Thief of the Unknown World part 2

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/05/21

Francis Drake continues his voyage of circumnavigation. The Golden Hind and her crew traverse the Strait of Magellan, terrorize the Pacific coast of South America and claim the first land in North America for England. And then they become the first Englishmen to travel round the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:49

Episode 09 - Master Thief Of The Unknown World part 1

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/05/13

Francis Drake sets out on his most famous voyage to the New World. Shrouded in secrecy, this voyage will be the one that will see his name remembered forever. However, troubles on board involving a nobleman claiming to have dark powers and a near mutiny almost end the voyage before it begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:02

Episode 08 - The Treasure House Of The World

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/05/05

Francis Drake sailed back to the Caribbean and the Spanish Main again and again to seek his revenge. Growing bolder and more audacious with every voyage, the Spanish name him The Dragon and Spain's most wanted. He finally strikes a blow that makes Phillip of Spain take notice and for which Elizabeth grants him his knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:40

Episode 7 - El Draque

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/04/23

Francis Drake was the most famous and notorious mariner of his generation. In England he was a hero and respected navy officer. To the Spanish he was a loathsome pirate. Their conflict starts on the troublesome voyage of John Hawkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:26

Episode 06 - The Gentlemen Adventurers

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/04/10

The first months of Queen Elizabeth's reign were some of the most dangerous she faced. She overcame those challenges with the help of a group of ambitious, talented and notorious sea captains. Together they set England on a path that would build The British Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:17

Episode 05 - Gloriana

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/04/03

She was called a Pirate Queen by the Spanish for daring to challenge their monopoly on The New World. She became a monarch to rival and eclipse the most powerful and influential in Europe, including her father. Her policies led to England's status as a global naval power, established their New World colonies, and were the basis for generations of infamous men and women who would raise the black and fly under a pirate flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:24

Episode 04 - Old Europe on Fire

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/03/27

Religion and politics. Stick with me, this is all hugely important to the world and worldview of the Caribbean pirates. We discuss Martin Luther, the schism in the Catholic Church that led to Protestantism, the resulting political turmoil in Europe and the effects on England. This conflict shaped the Old World and the New World and led to wars that employed some of the most notorious pirates of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:47

Episode 03 - The Ocean Blue part 2

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/03/20

I finally get to Christopher Columbus. Somehow I manage to tie in little known historical curiosities like the Black Death, the Mongol Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. We get to the Spanish colonization of the New World, the conquest of native peoples and the beginnings of slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:07

Episode 02 - The Ocean Blue part 1

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/03/13

The explorers that first crossed the Atlantic to explore and conquer the New World were birthed by a European continent simmering with religious strife and political tension. Less an episode about pirates and more a snapshot of 15th century Europe and the characters that launched the Age of Exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:57

Episode 01 - An Introduction

The Pirate History Podcast ·

2016/03/12

Our very first episode. Before we dive into things, I wanted to take a minute to discuss the podcast, what we'll be talking about, and give you a look into the kind of show this is going to be. As well as tell you a little about myself. The beginning is always a good place to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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