Episode 134 – The Hydrarchy
We’re talking about ideas today. Concepts that were integral to pirates, pirate life, and the pirate code. In truth, these
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Episode 133 – Our Business was to Pillage
We’re setting out with the crew of the Pirate ship Cygnet on their first real cruise in the East Indies.
Episode 132 – General Rogueries
Life in Maritime Southeast Asia is dominated by the Monsoon. Powerful, prevailing winds that bring storms and facilitate trade. The
Episode 131 – A Seaman Bred
We’re back with the crew of Cygnet, as they take their ease on Mindanao in the Philippines. However, under the
Episode 130 – No Mercy
Today things get really dark. We’re talking about the VOC, The Dutch East India Company, and their foundation in the
Episode 129 – A Tempest of Strange & Uncouth Violence
It’s a dark episode today. Not as dark as it’s going to get, but we’re looking at the foundation of
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Episode 128 – The Sea Without End
What makes a pirate? I would argue, more than the riches or drink, it was a sense of dispossession. A
Episode 127 – Secret Trades & Indian Riches
We’re nearing the end of our look at the East India Companies and the beginning of the English Colonial Era.
Episode 126 – Pirates Inc. part 2
The Gentleman Adventurers set a trap for one of the greatest prizes ever captured. Madre de Deus will test their
Episode 125 – Pirates Inc part 1
No organization, not the Armada de Barlovento nor the Royal Navy, terrified pirates as much as the East India Company.