Pirates 10: Brethren
Pirates. The lone wolves of the sea. Yet, not only did they know each other, but they also created a community referred to as the Pirate Republic. It’s not really surprising then that some joined forc...
11 Nov 202224min
Pirates 9: Blood Family
We often envision pirates as ruthless rogues who turned their back on family and love for treasures and a life at sea. In this episode of Pirates, we have stories of romance and friendship deeper and ...
28 Okt 202224min
Pirates 8: Rules of the Rogues
Insurrections, rebellions, and mutiny! Oh, my! Though we think of pirates as lawless, they were anything but. In this episode, we explore the systems and codes that kept civility among pirate crews. N...
14 Okt 202226min
Pirates 7: Pirates For Hire
From protection from the Spanish to bringing in much-needed funds and provisions, early colonies in the Caribbean often turned to pirates and buccaneers for a little assistance. In this episode of Pir...
30 Sep 202226min
Pirates Bonus: Talk Like A Pirate Day
Every year on September 19, people worldwide join together to talk like pirates. Parents, children, co-workers. If you’ve ever wondered how International Talk Like A Pirate Day started or how to speak...
19 Sep 202214min
Pirates 6: Rebels With A Cause
Pirates appear to be the ultimate rebel. Their legendary greed for treasure and cutthroat nature made them non-conformist mavericks of the sea. And yet, not all is what we’ve been told. Pirates played...
16 Sep 202226min
Pirates 5: The Red Fleet
Many pirates viewed women aboard ships as bad luck. One woman proved they were only bad luck for the ships they targeted. Meet Ching Shih, who went from flower boat girl to the leader of the Red Fleet...
2 Sep 202225min
Pirates 4: River Pirates
Ah! Pirates! We envision them in the Caribbean, raiding sea-faring merchant vessels, flying black flags, and burying treasure on a remote sandy beach. However, as we are about to learn, some of the mo...
19 Aug 202226min
