Episode 84 – The Thieves’ Path
The first decade of the 17th century saw an explosion of Mediterranean piracy that was unlike anything the world had
Month: August 2018
Episode 83 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Amsterdam
Our story today bridges three different stories. The Sephardi Jews that made their way to Amsterdam, the Barbary Corsairs, and
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Episode 82 – The Drawn Sword of Islam
In the wake of the death of Barbarossa a number of corsairs vied for his position, but only one commander
Episode 81 – From What Seas Are Ye Come?
The aftermath of Preveza was contentious, but Barbarossa and his closest allies worked to secure Ottoman hegemony in the Mediterranean.