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.
Episodes
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Jul 30, 2016 • 1h 19min
Episode 15 - Three Books part 1
Okay, so it's really only two books. We cover The English Book of Common Prayer, the English Civil War, and Oliver Cromwell. Then we talk about The English-American and Cromwell's Western Design, including Thomas Gage, Diego Lucifer, and Henry Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2016 • 59min
Episode 14 - The New New World
The Spanish Empire was in decline. The British & Dutch East India Companies spread throughout the world. In the West Indies the new European colonies brought slavery, luxury, and pirates. On the island of Tortuga buccaneers and puritans fight for control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2016 • 1h 28min
Episode 13 - The World Is Not Enough
The years of raising tension between England and Spain, Elizabeth and Phillip, raise to a fever pitch. Sir Francis Drake continues his personal war, this time as the Queen's Admiral. The fighting culminates in the climactic naval battle in the English Chanel between the English Navy and The Spanish Armada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2016 • 48min
Episode 12 - The Rising Tide
The Sea Beggars embark on a war against the Spanish. Their fleets reign on the North Sea as they search for a port to call home. They ally with the English and Protestant French forces against the powers of Spain and France, but dark days in Paris push Europe over the brink to open war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2016 • 1h
Episode 11 - The Sea Beggars
While John Hawkins was on his troublesome voyage in the Caribbean, Europe was sailing toward war. In the Low Countries their blossoming Republic was in a life or death struggle with their Spanish overlords. After suffering a serious defeat, a group of ragtag, desperate young pirates arise as the only hope of the Dutch people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2016 • 54min
Episode 10 - Master Thief of the Unknown World part 2
Francis Drake continues his voyage of circumnavigation. The Golden Hind and her crew traverse the Strait of Magellan, terrorize the Pacific coast of South America and claim the first land in North America for England. And then they become the first Englishmen to travel round the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2016 • 48min
Episode 09 - Master Thief Of The Unknown World part 1
Francis Drake sets out on his most famous voyage to the New World. Shrouded in secrecy, this voyage will be the one that will see his name remembered forever. However, troubles on board involving a nobleman claiming to have dark powers and a near mutiny almost end the voyage before it begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2016 • 57min
Episode 08 - The Treasure House Of The World
Francis Drake sailed back to the Caribbean and the Spanish Main again and again to seek his revenge. Growing bolder and more audacious with every voyage, the Spanish name him The Dragon and Spain's most wanted. He finally strikes a blow that makes Phillip of Spain take notice and for which Elizabeth grants him his knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2016 • 53min
Episode 7 - El Draque
Francis Drake was the most famous and notorious mariner of his generation. In England he was a hero and respected navy officer. To the Spanish he was a loathsome pirate. Their conflict starts on the troublesome voyage of John Hawkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2016 • 46min
Episode 06 - The Gentlemen Adventurers
The first months of Queen Elizabeth's reign were some of the most dangerous she faced. She overcame those challenges with the help of a group of ambitious, talented and notorious sea captains. Together they set England on a path that would build The British Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
