Episode 147 – The Sun Was High
This is the story of the French Zenith, through the lens of foreign policy and war. King Louis XIV came
Author: Matt A
Episode 146 – Playing Mars
Today we’re talking about the second Fronde, which was a formative political event in the lives of many young sailors
Episode 145 – Before the Dawn
In our lead up to the Nine Years War, we’re talking about France. This is the early reign of King
Episode 144 – Well Grounded
This is the end of our story on the French Buccaneers involved with the Second Pacific Adventure. They were on
Episode 143 – Men or Devils
The aftermath of a battle is a time for reflection on merit, the afterlife, and the giving of thanks. However,
Episode 142 – Unexpected Morning Music
The pirates arrived at the city of Segovia on 11th January, 1688. Their arrival in the region marked the time
Episode 141 – With Swords in Our Hands
The French Buccaneers had a Spanish Armada and a Spanish Army hunting them down, but they used the tactics that
Episode 140 – Perils & Accidents
It’s a fast paced, swashbuckling pirate story with ships taken, battles at sea, and imminent danger. However, it turns into
Episode 139 – The New Corsairs
It’s the end of the Second pacific Adventure, and the beginning of a new era in piracy. Today we discuss
Episode 138 – Flag of Defiance
It’s an old story from a new perspective today. We’re talking about Francois Groignet & Raveneau de Lussan as they