Pirates
The golden age of piracy
The golden age of piracy: when pirates ruled the waves
Privateers, buccaneers and corsairs: why not all pirates were created equal
The most famous and despicable pirates from history
The real pirates of the Caribbean: your guide to Nassau's pirate republic
Hunting pirates: how piracy's golden age came to an end. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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Explore a timeline of piracy's golden age
Famous pirates
Blackbeard: dastardly sea-devil or kind pirate?
Anne Bonny and Mary Read: the deadly female pirate duo
Barbary pirates: the Muslim corsairs and their role in the slave trade
Pirate John Ward: the real Captain Jack Sparrow
Grace O’Malley: the fearless pirate queen of Ireland
Queen Anne’s Revenge: why was Blackbeard's flagship named after the Stuart queen?
Pirate myths
Q&ADid any real pirates wear eyepatches or have peg legs?
Q&AX marks the spot: did pirates bury their treasure?
Q&AWas walking the plank a real pirate punishment?
Q&ADid all pirates fly the Jolly Roger?
Q&AWhat is the origin and meaning of the pirate expression ‘shiver me timbers’?
Q&ADid most English pirates really talk with a West Country accent?
