The Pirate History Podcast

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Episode 226 - Goods, Treasure, & Other Things Sep 07, 2021

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William Kidd found himself in London, more and more under the sway of two influential men, who were maneuvering him into a less than ideal commission. Again and again they altered the deal.

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Episode 225 - A Litter of Squab Rhinoceroses Aug 31, 2021

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William Kidd spent the summer of 1695 kicking his heels in London, waiting for word about his application for a Captaincy in the Royal Navy. In August he met with two old friends that led him to an inner circle of influential Londoners who planned to use Kidd for their own ends.

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Episode 224 - While We Were Away Aug 24, 2021

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We've been following Henry Every in the Indian Ocean for some time now. While we were away a lot has been happening in the world at large.

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Episode 223 - Spoils Aug 10, 2021

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The shock wave from the capture of Ganj-i-Sawai was immediate and emanated from the port city of Surat. The pirates had to move fast to sell their cargo and get away from the authorities that were after them.

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Episode 222 - Barbarity Aug 03, 2021

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After their successful capture of Ganj-i-Sawai, the pirates embarked on a night of barbarity that saw men tortured and killed in cold blood and nearly every woman on board raped. These actions would have consequences that changed the world.

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Episode 221 - Ganj-i-Sawai Jul 28, 2021

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The real story of what happened on September 5, 1695 is a lot bloodier, and darker, than those old histories would have us believe.

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Episode 220 - Gunsway Jul 21, 2021

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Henry Every and the pirates sail out to engage in the greatest pirate raid yet seen in history.

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Episode 219 - Fateh Muhammad Jul 13, 2021

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The pirate armada under Henry Every chased the Mughal Fleet toward the coast of India. And they caught up.

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Episode 218 - Idleness Jul 06, 2021

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From the beginning of June to mid August 1695, the the fleet of Henry Every and Thomas Tew waited for the arrival of the Mughal Treasure Fleet. It was a tense 10 weeks.

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Episode 217 - Bob's Key Jun 29, 2021

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A fleet of pirates was gathering at the gate of tears, but on the way Thomas Tew had a few misadventures.

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