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A Short History of Pirates
Jul 3, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Simon discusses the dramatic history of piracy in the Caribbean and Atlantic World, focusing on pirate stories like Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Blackbeard, and Charles Vane. The episode explores pirate treasure and the romanticized image of pirates in popular culture.
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- Piracy in the Golden Age was driven by greed and exploitation of political instability.
- Pirates' smaller ships enabled them to access isolated areas and establish strongholds for organizing expeditions.
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The Golden Age of Piracy: Origins and Notable Figures
The Golden Age of Piracy, spanning from around 1670 to about 1730, marked a significant period where organized bands of pirates emerged, influencing the rise of well-known pirate leaders like Blackbeard, Benjamin Hornigold, Charles Vane, and Jack Rackham. This era witnessed the transition from sporadic piracy to large-scale, organized piracy bands, particularly post the War of Spanish Succession, with privateers turning to piracy during peacetime.
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