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 Rogers. History, high seas adventure, myth and magic, voodoo, treachery, biography and freedom await.
Latest episodes
Jul 12, 2022 • 32min
Episode 268 - A Great Noise
Captain Kidd tries to talk his men out of seizing the rich cargo aboard the Quedagh Merchant, and we visit Libertalia.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd for Murder & Piracy
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Jul 5, 2022 • 31min
Episode 267 - Empire's Collapse
The Scottish colony of New Caledonia was about to collapse into a pit of suffering and death. It took Scotland's dreams of empire with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2022 • 32min
Episode 266 - The Darien Scheme
William Paterson and five ships full of colonists set sail for Darien, and begin to build the colony of New Caledonia.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
Darien : A Journey in Search of Empire by John McKendrick
Darien: the Scottish Dream of Empire by John Prebble
The Darien Venture by Dr Mike Ibeji
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
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Jun 21, 2022 • 31min
Episode 265 - Shadowy Figures
We're taking a look at events halfway around the world from the Indian Ocean. It's the story of New Caledonia.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
Darien : A Journey in Search of Empire by John McKendrick
Darien: the Scottish Dream of Empire by John Prebble
The Darien Venture by Dr Mike Ibeji
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
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Jun 14, 2022 • 37min
Episode 264 - A Good Prize
Captain Kidd's fortunes begin to take a turn for the better. This is the story of the Quedagh Merchant.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd for Murder & Piracy
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Jun 7, 2022 • 33min
Episode 263 - A Lousy Dog
In October, 1697 Captain Kidd met two ships off the Malabar Coast. Both were off limits but tensions among the crew reached a tipping point.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd for Murder & Piracy
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May 31, 2022 • 31min
Episode 262 - Retellings
Captain Kidd and the Adventure Galley crew landed at an island off the Malabar Coast. There, his men engaged in something sinister.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
The Arraignment, Tryal, and Condemnation of Captain William Kidd for Murder & Piracy
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May 24, 2022 • 30min
Episode 261 - And Dot the I's
On September 14th, 1697, the Adventure Galley encountered two powerful Portuguese warships.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
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May 17, 2022 • 31min
Episode 260 - Trapanned as a Pyrate
Captain Kidd and the Adventure Galley put in at the East India Company factory at Carawar. They were met with suspicion and Captain Kidd found an old enemy.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Captain Kidd and the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Richie
The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
The Honourable Company by John Keay
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May 10, 2022 • 31min
Episode 259 - A Press Gang Parody
The Siamese port of Mergui saw a strange scene unfold between the pirate ship Mocha and the Elizabeth. Somehow, nobody died.The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.comSources :
The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online
The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs
Pirates in Their Own Words by E.T. Fox
Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski
Captain Kidd & the War Against the Pirates by Robert C. Ritchie
The Pirates’ Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr.
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