Episode 336 – Bonnie Dundee
We’re talking about the Jacobite Uprising of 1689. Spoiler Alert. They don’t win.
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Episode 330 – The Reigning Vice of the West Indies
A number of wealthy American families were financially responsible for the outbreak of piracy in the West Indies. Also, the
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Episode 314 – Odd Incidents of Rambling Lives
In the spring of 1704, the English army marched into Germany. One cavalryman in that army would go on to
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Episode 313 – The Precipice
In October 1702, France and Spain suffer a debilitating naval defeat. This will lead to a flood of privateers receiving
Episode 312 – Ladies & Gentlemen, Woodes Rogers
We’re introducing one of our main characters today, Woodes Rogers.
Episode 308 – Brother Tar
So … I quit smoking this week. It shows.
Episode 307 – The Action of August 1702
The world had not seen a proper fleet battle since 1692. Now, the two greatest Admirals in the world were
Episode 306 – The Dunghill of the Universe
In 1701, Admiral John Benbow returned to the West Indies.
Episode 305 – The Admiral Benbow part 2
John Benbow, Edmund Halley, William Beeston, and a huge fleet of warships.
Episode 304 – Conflicts of Command
The summer of 1702 led to a number of Allied victories against the French, despite the allied generals working against