Episode 71 – Dice for Your Life
In 1697 France was at war, and had been for almost a decade. French artists, sculptors, dramatists and authors were
Tag: History Podcast
Episode 70 – Truth & Lies
Spring 1687. The pirates in the Pacific had been away from home for more than two years. They longed for
Episode 69 – These New Turks
In April 1687 everyone in our story arrives at Drake’s Isle. The French freebooters, the English corsairs, and a Spanish
Episode 68 – In a Word, Freebooters
The French privateers in Nicaragua found themselves at the mercy of – and at peace with – the Spanish army
Episode 67 – A Noisome Smell
The Buccaneers in the pacific were at an impasse. The coast of Nicaragua was preparing an army against them, and
Episode 66 – Swan Song
1685 would be a reliable date for the end of the Buccaneer era of the Golden Age of Piracy. For
Episode 65 – Knavery
1685 saw the last great, and ultimately failed, piratical raid of the buccaneer era. A multinational armada of pirates sailed
Episode 64 – People of Desperate Fortunes
Our small fleet of English pirates was at an impasse, when several pieces of good fortune fell into their laps.
Episode 63 – Nostos & Kleos
What is it that drives people to piracy? Is it a lust for gold? A need to support themselves, and
Episode 62 – Not Quite a Haven
What would it be like to spend three years in complete solitude, fighting for survival? Would it be better or