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
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Episode 216 – Holding Patterns
Henry Every and Fancy were roaming the waters surrounding Madagascar and South Africa in summer 1695. They were searching for
Episode 215 – Evil Opinions
In London, issues surrounding James Houblon, the sailors of The Spanish Expedition and their wives, and even William Dampier were
Episode 214 – Contradictions
Henry Every, and the crew of Fancy, make their way down the coast of Africa.
Episode 213 – Pilgrimage
Every Muslim is expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their life. For the Grand Mughal of India
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
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
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
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.
Episode 208 – Pirate Brokers part 1
The summer of 1694, immediately following the mutiny aboard Charles II, saw several dozen Privateering commissions handed to ships’ captains