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
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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.
Episode 80 – Scourge of Christendom
The defeat at Tunis was a major blow to Barbarossa, but he would retaliate with a scourge of piracy that
Episode 79 – A Carnival of Murder & Looting
The contest for the Mediterranean reaches a fever pitch as Barbarossa ravages the shores of Italy and then returns to
Episode 78 – Sovereign of the Mediterranean
Today we introduce the major players in the building conflict. We talk about Charles V & Suleiman the Magnificent. We
Episode 77 – Holy War
Charles V arrives in Oman with ten thousand soldiers to face off against the Pirate King Barbarossa. Within months of
Episode 76 – The Brothers Barbarossa
Our story today is the pinnacle of piracy in the career of the Barbarossa brothers. Their actions, combined with Ottoman
Episode 75 – Oruc & Khizr
In 1502 two Papal Galleys were attacked off the coast of Italy by two Barbary corsairs with fiery red beards.