In Episode #36, we uncover the harsh realities of most famous pirates beyond the myths and legends. From ancient sea raiders to the infamous privateers of the 17th and 18th centuries, we explore the true stories of pirates who defied empires, sought fortune on the high seas, and lived by a brutal code in a world of adventure and danger.
00:00 - Origins of Sea Raiders
08:27 - Privateers
11:32 - Colonial Expansion
24:28 - Francis Drake
26:05 - Hernán Cortés
27:37 - False Flagging
28:31 - The Pirate Code
30:19 - Port Royal
31:51 - Most Ruthless Pirates
34:06 - Sugar & Tobacco
34:45 - Pirate Weapons
37:54 - Buccaneers
39:28 - Blackbeard: Legendary Pirate
44:25 - Marooning
45:56 - Royal Navy vs. Pirates
47:11 - Captain Kidd
50:05 - Pirate Queens
57:10 - Pirates and Culture
58:13 - Henry Morgan
01:01:11 - Aurangzeb’s Treasure Ship
01:02:52 - Black Bart
01:03:04 - Decline of Piracy
01:08:57 - Pirate Myths Debunked
01:12:33 - Maritime Courts
01:13:12 - Modern Piracy
01:15:28 - Ching Shih
01:16:31 - The Gentleman Pirate
01:17:31 - Final Thoughts
