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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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 • 54min
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 • 47min
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
Apr 3, 2016 • 41min
Episode 05 - Gloriana
She was called a Pirate Queen by the Spanish for daring to challenge their monopoly on The New World. She became a monarch to rival and eclipse the most powerful and influential in Europe, including her father. Her policies led to England's status as a global naval power, established their New World colonies, and were the basis for generations of infamous men and women who would raise the black and fly under a pirate flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2016 • 49min
Episode 04 - Old Europe on Fire
Religion and politics. Stick with me, this is all hugely important to the world and worldview of the Caribbean pirates. We discuss Martin Luther, the schism in the Catholic Church that led to Protestantism, the resulting political turmoil in Europe and the effects on England. This conflict shaped the Old World and the New World and led to wars that employed some of the most notorious pirates of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2016 • 47min
Episode 03 - The Ocean Blue part 2
I finally get to Christopher Columbus. Somehow I manage to tie in little known historical curiosities like the Black Death, the Mongol Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire. We get to the Spanish colonization of the New World, the conquest of native peoples and the beginnings of slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2016 • 31min
Episode 02 - The Ocean Blue part 1
This podcast episode explores the 15th century Europe, religious strife, political tension, and the characters that launched the Age of Exploration. It talks about the Iberian Peninsula, the influence of the Catholic Church, Jews, and the Islamic Caliphate of Cordoba. It also delves into the dangers of navigating the Atlantic, Henry the Navigator's motivations, the belief in Prestor John, and the historical context and competing interests in Spain and Portugal.
Mar 12, 2016 • 20min
Episode 01 - An Introduction
The host introduces the podcast, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of piracy. Discussion delves into the disparity between popular myths and the historical truths of pirates in the 18th century. Listeners learn about Charles Johnson's influential writings and how they shaped our understanding of pirates. The conversation shifts to the intriguing connections between piracy and the birth of democratic ideals, showcasing how pirates fostered egalitarian societies amid rebellion at sea.
