The Golden Age of Piracy

12/25/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS - How Pirates Celebrated Christmas

Pirates celebrated Christmas with food, drink, and fun, similar to how they celebrated other holidays. Some notable examples of pirate Christmas celebrations include:
Captain Edward England's 1720 Christmas
Captain England and his crew celebrated for three days, but the ship's supplies were depleted and they had to survive on wine, sugar, and salted beef for ten days.
Captain John Taylor and Richard Seager's Christmas
The two captains celebrated for three days, but the ship's supplies were depleted and the ship required immediate repairs.
Sam Bellamy's New Year's celebration
Bellamy took over an English colony and partied so much that many of the male population left with him when he sailed away.
Here are some other aspects of pirate Christmas:
Pirates enjoyed exotic spices, liquor, and better food than most sailors.
They danced traditional men's dances, and may have faked some couples dancing.
Pirates went ashore to celebrate.
Some pirates may have gone home for the holidays if they had family in the New World.

11/16/2024

17th-century Spanish galleon—known as the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas

The 891-ton Spanish galleon was one of the richest treasure ships ever lost at sea when it sunk in the 17th century.

10/22/2024

Some pirate history in Salem, MA for the Halloween season

Salem, Massachusetts is most known for its witch history. But, did you know that the North Shore has also seen its fair share of plundering pirates and privateers? The Golden Age of Piracy had a tremendous impact on maritime history. Evidence of pirate activity can be found all across the world, inc...

07/22/2024

The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday evening to consider adding historical landmarks in the city for two figures who played a role in shaping the Gulf Coast.

07/21/2024

The Tragic End of Thomas Tew: http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/thomas-tew/

07/07/2024

Some "secret" stories of Ocracoke Island: https://crimereads.com/looking-for-pirates-and-finding-treasure-in-the-carolina-outer-banks/

Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, near sunset. We’re standing on a narrow sand beach, the maritime forest of live oak, myrtle, and yaupon looming at our backs. To get here from the village, we walke…

07/03/2024

The Swashbuckling Side of the American Revolution: Pirates at Sea: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/privateer-revolution

07/02/2024

Interesting Article: https://unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com/p/why-was-jamaica-a-pirate-capital

This map of shipping today gives you the answer

06/25/2024

BLACK SAILS - How accurate is it?
Link to story in comments

06/24/2024

Pirates of the Caribbean star and legendary surfer Tamayo Perry was killed after being attacked by a shark off Mālaekahana Beach in Hawaii.

05/31/2024

Unveiling the Truth: Pirate Myths That Are Actually Real

Visit National Geographic Channel site: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribeAbout National Geographic:Nat...

05/21/2024

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/qpbfT6NZM5Hand over them doubloons: https://www.patreon.com/GoldandGunpowderFork it over: https://www.paypal.com/paypalm...

05/20/2024

PIRATES IN KEY WEST

Discover the captivating history and tales of pirates in Key West, from their notorious exploits to the intriguing legends that continue to enchant visitors today.

05/19/2024

Barbican Transforms for Plymouth's Pirates Weekend Kickoff

The Barbican saw pirates galore turn out despite the sudden thunderstorm earlier this afternoon

05/17/2024

Austin Butler to Set Sail in Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot?

Elvis and Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is rumored to be eyed for a leading role in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.

05/17/2024

The Hidden History: Revealing the Lives of the Actual Pirates of the Caribbean

During the Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of sea dogs sought fame and fortune. But the reality of a pirate's life was less enticing than movies and television shows suggest

04/19/2024

You probably knew Port Royal was a Pirate stronghold, but do you know other Pirate strongholds?
https://www.history.com/news/6-famous-pirate-strongholds

Take a tour through some of history’s most notorious pirate havens, and meet the swashbuckling marauders who helped build them.

04/14/2024

Surviving the Storm: A Pirate's Triumph Over Marooning

If you’d like to support the show, please consider donating to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/historydoseThere are a lot of popular misconceptions about...