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The Pirate History Podcast

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Jul 6, 2021 • 32min

Episode 218 - Idleness

From the beginning of June to mid August 1695, the the fleet of Henry Every and Thomas Tew waited for the arrival of the Mughal Treasure Fleet. It was a tense 10 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2021 • 37min

Episode 217 - Bob's Key

A fleet of pirates was gathering at the gate of tears, but on the way Thomas Tew had a few misadventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2021 • 39min

Episode 216 - Holding Patterns

Henry Every and Fancy were roaming the waters surrounding Madagascar and South Africa in summer 1695. They were searching for other pirates to join the fleet, but they found something much worse. Those other pirates were coming though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 15, 2021 • 32min

Episode 215 - Evil Opinions

In London, issues surrounding James Houblon, the sailors of The Spanish Expedition and their wives, and even William Dampier were coming to a head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 1, 2021 • 31min

Episode 214 - Contradictions

Henry Every, and the crew of Fancy, make their way down the coast of Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 25, 2021 • 35min

Episode 213 - Pilgrimage

Every Muslim is expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their life. For the Grand Mughal of India that was a very important tradition. And Aurangzeb was not the kind of man to take it lightly when a pilgrimage was interrupted by a host of pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 19, 2021 • 37min

Episode 212 - The Water of Life

Today we talk about European alcohol in the Middle Ages, and the rise of spirits. Finally, we talk about an act passed by William & Mary that would change the world of the pirates forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2021 • 35min

Episode 211 - A History of Drink

Second only to their ships, pirates are associated with nothing as strongly as alcohol. Rum, in particular, but ale and wine almost as much. Today we begin our look at the history of alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 4, 2021 • 36min

Episode 210 - The Admiral Benbow

Admiral John Benbow was an English national hero. His exploits and victories were legendary. Today we discuss his story as it intersects with John Narborough, Francis Wheeler, and even Henry Every. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2021 • 37min

Episode 209 - Pirate Brokers part 2

Thomas Tew was recruiting a fleet to sail for Madagascar, but his companions first had to collect privateer commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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