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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Apr 3, 2016 • 40min
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 • 48min
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 • 46min
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 • 30min
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.
