Episode 221 – Ganj-i-Sawai
The real story of what happened on September 5, 1695 is a lot bloodier, and darker, than those old histories
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Episode 220 – Gunsway
Henry Every and the pirates sail out to engage in the greatest pirate raid yet seen in history.
Episode 219 – Fateh Muhammad
The pirate armada under Henry Every chased the Mughal Fleet toward the coast of India. And they caught up.
Episode 218 – Idleness
From the beginning of June to mid August 1695, the the fleet of Henry Every and Thomas Tew waited for
Episode 217 – Bob’s Key
A fleet of pirates was gathering at the gate of tears, but on the way Thomas Tew had a few
Episode 216 – Holding Patterns
Henry Every and Fancy were roaming the waters surrounding Madagascar and South Africa in summer 1695. They were searching for
Episode 215 – Evil Opinions
In London, issues surrounding James Houblon, the sailors of The Spanish Expedition and their wives, and even William Dampier were
Episode 214 – Contradictions
Henry Every, and the crew of Fancy, make their way down the coast of Africa.
Episode 213 – Pilgrimage
Every Muslim is expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their life. For the Grand Mughal of India
Episode 212 – The Water of Life
Today we talk about European alcohol in the Middle Ages, and the rise of spirits. Finally, we talk about an