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Pirates: Totalus Rankium

Lighthearted history podcast ranking all of the Golden Age Pirates. Brought to you by the same people who created Roman Emperors Totalus Rankium and American President Totalus Rankium

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74:55

28 Ned Low

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/04/01

We come to one of the most vicious of all pirates in the golden age. But was this a myth? Was he really that bad? And did he just want to be a lumberjack?Also: Link to Marco's graphic novel mentioned in the episode: https://www.nubes.live/en/product/ammianus-vesper-mundi/?v=813e21682148

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61:20

27. John Philips

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/03/18

So, we don't get much on John Philips, but we do get a man to talk about him whose family we have come across before! Can you guess who? Can Jamie?

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19:21

26 John Evens

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/02/25

His episode is short, but maybe he is a hidden gem? Maybe?

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51:35

25 Thomas Anstis

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/02/25

He became a pirate under Howell Davies, he worked with Black Bart - two of the best pirates we have come across. So will Anstis live up to his mentors? Find out!

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76:51

24 George Lowther

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/02/11

George Lowther may not be the biggest names in pirate history, but he made his mark. He got a chapter in the General History. So let's find out why!

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42:16

23.5 Special - Pirate Deception (Intelligent Speech...

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/02/03

Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference. All about how you have been deceived about pirates! We are keynote speakers this year - tickets are out now! It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount!

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87:51

23.2 Black Bart

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2026/01/28

We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it?

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70:52

23.1 Black Bart

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/12/17

We come to another pirate with a cool nick name. Two episodes on him, but why? is the pirate we have all been waiting for?

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53:46

22 Christopher Condent

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/11/26

It's not a long episode. And his name is not Christopher Condent. But don't let that disturb you - maybe he is great! Maybe?

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72:05

32 Edward England

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/11/12

This week we look into the life of an Irish pirate called England! We have come across him a couple of times already, but lets see what his story is all about.

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50:48

20 Mary Read

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/10/29

We go to the friend of Ann this week. What, if anything, makes her stand out from her partner in crime? Does she have a new and equally probably made up back story? Find out!

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69:42

19 Ann Bonney

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/10/15

We get to one of the most interesting pirates of the age - Ann Bonny. The pirate world was not kind to women, so how did Ann navigate the tumultuous waters of being a pirate and a woman? Find out! (Oh, and there is a load of fun nonsense from the General History too)

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3:15

Exciting Announcement!

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/10/15

Jamie and I will be keynote speakers at next year's Intelligent Speech conference! It is always a great time. Intelligent Speech Online is happening February 28th, 2026. · The theme is Companions and Rivals · Tickets are on sale at intelligentspeechonline.com · Earlybird pricing is available on tickets until December 31st, 2025. · Use discount code Rankium to get a discount! · Your ticket includes access to recorded copies of all presentations of the day, in

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89:16

18 Jack Rackham

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/10/01

At the end of Vane's episode he was overtaken by his quartermaster. But who was that man? Why was he wearing these clothes, and why are the turtle hunters so buff? Find out!

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99:02

17.2 Charles Vane

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/09/17

Last time we saw what he got up to under Henry Jennings. But now he is on his own leading a pirate faction against all the leading pirates. Oh, and Woods Rogers is on his way!

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81:45

17.1 Charles Vane

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/09/03

In a change to the schedule, we are looking at one of the most notorious pirates this week: Charles Vane! In part one we look at his life under one of the father's of golden age piracy - Captain Jennings.

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01:27:10

16 Howel Davies

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/08/20

Howel Davies is here. He may not be a popular as Bonnet or Blackbeard, but he has a story! Join us as we review the con man of the seas.

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41:19

15 Richard Whorley

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/08/06

After the heights of Blackbeard and Bonnet we have the story of Whorley. Will he go down as one of the greats? No. Did we have fun talking about him? Yep!

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01:34:01

14 Stede Bonnet

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/07/25

We have met Blackbeard - the most notorious pirate in history. But now let's meet the man behind the man. The gentleman in a dressing gown and bunny rabbit slippers. It's time to look at Stede Bonnet!

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01:48:55

13.2 Edward Blackbeard Teach

Pirates: Totalus Rankium ·

2025/07/09

Last time we covered the life of Blackbeard before he was famous. This time? Well, it's time to understand why he is the most famous pirate of all time!

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