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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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