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
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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.
Episode 268 – A Great Noise
Captain Kidd tries to talk his men out of seizing the rich cargo aboard the Quedagh Merchant, and we visit
Episode 267 – Empire’s Collapse
The Scottish colony of New Caledonia was about to collapse into a pit of suffering and death. It took Scotland’s
Episode 266 – The Darien Scheme
William Paterson and five ships full of colonists set sail for Darien, and begin to build the colony of New
Episode 265 – Shadowy Figures
We’re taking a look at events halfway around the world from the Indian Ocean. It’s the story of New Caledonia.
Episode 264 – A Good Prize
Captain Kidd’s fortunes begin to take a turn for the better. This is the story of the Quedagh Merchant. Sources
Episode 263 – A Lousy Dog
In October, 1697 Captain Kidd met two ships off the Malabar Coast. Both were off limits but tensions among the