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The Pirate History Podcast

Matt Albers
Piracy
War Of the Spanish Succession
Holy Roman Empire
Madagascar
Louis XIV
Daniel Defoe
Henry Avery
Mazarinettes
John Quelch
Cardinal Mazarin
Pirates
Nine Years' War
Prussia
Captain George Booth
Hortense Mancini
Great Northern War
Bavaria
Russia
Cotton Mather
East India Company

A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens... more

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes376Founded10 years ago
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Great show

    We hope everything is okay, Matt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast perusing drone
    United States16 days ago
  • Where is the show

    It’s been 4 months

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjj0216
    United Statesa month ago
  • Trash

    Appalling podcast. Historical inaccurate. Awful voice. Should consider an alternative career path.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blackbeard_99
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • 5 stars!

    One of my favorite history podcasts. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyrie el
    Canada7 months ago
  • My 2nd time thru

    I’ve listened to your entire podcast and am on the second listen. Most episodes I hear a half dozen times before I move on. Your detail is amazing and historically spot on. And when you’re making an educated guess, you let us know mint he funniest may possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny Jane Fredericks
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise engaging storytelling and deep research.
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Positive feedback on historical accuracy and host's delivery.

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Apple Podcasts
#151
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#220
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#166
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#73
Taiwan/History
Apple Podcasts
#150
Denmark/History

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What is The Pirate History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show covers maritime history, piracy, and the broader Atlantic world, often focusing on the Golden Age of Piracy, naval warfare, treasure routes, and the people who shaped sea power. Episodes frequently blend historical research with storytelling, weaving in political intrigue, legal history, and cultural myths surrounding piracy. A standout is the host's narrative style and willingness to discuss both well-known figures and lesser-known episodes, sometimes injecting forward-looking analysis or speculative takes based on historical evidence. The series is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy in-depth maritime history, critical discussion of piracy's moral complexities, and richly sourced storytelling that connects past events to bro... more

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