The Pirate History Podcast
Matt Albers
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.
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Oct 19, 2021 • 34min
Episode 231 - Piracy, Sacrilege, & Lèse-majesté
In 1696 The English East India Company was on the verge of destruction. They had to take some large, unethical steps to save themselves. Those steps would, eventually, change the course of world history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2021 • 31min
Episode 230 - Wicked & Ill-Disposed Persons
The Indian Ocean in 1696 was bustling with pirates. Today we'll catch up with the pirates that raided the Mughal Treasure Fleet, and a few other old friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2021 • 37min
Episode 229 - The Restlessness of Pirates
In New York William Kidd had to recruit a whole crew of skilled sailors and privateers. In New York in 1696, that means "privateers." Wink. Wink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021 • 30min
Episode 228 - True Colors
Captain William Kidd spent the night before his departure from London bragging about his Letter of Marque. And annoying all the Navy officers in the tavern. They decided to get back at him once he set sail. It turned out to be a major issue down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2021 • 36min
Episode 227 - Pirates, Free-Booters, & Sea Rovers
In October, 1695 William Kidd signed a contract for his pirate hunting expedition. That autumn he was concerned with the construction of his new ship the Adventure Galley. Finally, in January, a Letter of Marque arrived from King William III. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2021 • 34min
Episode 226 - Goods, Treasure, & Other Things
William Kidd found himself in London, more and more under the sway of two influential men, who were maneuvering him into a less than ideal commission. Again and again they altered the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2021 • 39min
Episode 225 - A Litter of Squab Rhinoceroses
William Kidd spent the summer of 1695 kicking his heels in London, waiting for word about his application for a Captaincy in the Royal Navy. In August he met with two old friends that led him to an inner circle of influential Londoners who planned to use Kidd for their own ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2021 • 30min
Episode 224 - While We Were Away
We've been following Henry Every in the Indian Ocean for some time now. While we were away a lot has been happening in the world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2021 • 39min
Episode 223 - Spoils
The shock wave from the capture of Ganj-i-Sawai was immediate and emanated from the port city of Surat. The pirates had to move fast to sell their cargo and get away from the authorities that were after them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2021 • 33min
Episode 222 - Barbarity
After their successful capture of Ganj-i-Sawai, the pirates embarked on a night of barbarity that saw men tortured and killed in cold blood and nearly every woman on board raped. These actions would have consequences that changed the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
