Episode 278 – The Most Impudent, Hardened Villain I Ever Saw
We’re talking about three escapees from the Old Stone Jail in Boston. One was a witch, two were pirates. Only
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Category: Part Five – Pirates of the Round
Episode 277 – Cramped in their Liberties
Sarah Kidd maneuvers as much as possible while still behind bars. And she wins her first battles.
Episode 276 – The Old Stone Gaol on Prison Lane
Captain Kidd spends his first nights in jail. Sarah is also detained. Kidd finishes his account of the voyage. Sources
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Episode 275 – I Have Orders to Seize You
Captain Kidd and Lord Bellomont clash. Lord Bellomont makes his decision. Sources :
Episode 274 – Reunions
Captain Kidd and his wife Sarah are reunited. Then Kidd sails for Boston and meets with Lord Bellomont. Sources :
Episode 273 – The Artifice & Cunning of Ill-Disposed Persons
Captain Kidd negotiates with Lord Bellomont for his return home and hides his treasure all over New England. Sources :
Episode 272 – You Can’t Go Home Again
In April 1699, William Kidd returned to America, but he could not return to his wife at their house on
Episode 271 – Come & Get It
Captain Kidd & Cutlass Culliford both arrive at St. Mary’s Island, and events take a turn for the worse. Sources
Episode 270 – Cutlass Culliford
Today we discuss the origin of Cutlass Culliford. Sources :
Episode 269 – Scurvy Schoolmasters
The Pirates of Libertalia were enmeshed with warring Malagasy Kingdoms. Those kingdoms set aside their differences to expel the Pirates.