Episode 91 – Honest Gentlemen Sent to Lie
The aftermath of John Ward’s capture of the Reniera e Soderina caused diplomatic relations to break down between England and
Tag: History Podcast
Episode 90 – Of Angels & Devils
The saga of the English Merchantman Charity was only just beginning when she was attacked by three Pirate ships of
Episode 89 – Death & Destiny
Sir Anthony Shirley was an English nobleman turned soldier turned privateer turned (or at least accused of being a) pirate.
Episode 88 – Diabolical Designs
We’re talking about two new pirates on today’s episode. Somehow I turn that conversation into one of class bias, historical
Episode 87 – That Perfidious Pirate
Jack Ward sets out on his first cruises from Tunis into the Mediterranean. His successes mirror those of Barbarossa or
Episode 86 – Wicked Purposes
Today we discuss how a pirate might have talked in 1600, and then we follow John Ward to Algiers where
Episode 85 – Anarchy In The Maghreb
The Maghreb was a fertile location for outright piracy at the turn of the 17th century. No national, monarchical, or
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
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
Continue readingEpisode 83 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Amsterdam
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