The Myth of the Glamorous Pirate

The Myth of the Glamorous Pirate

Constant Wonder - Season 2022, Episode 1147 , Segment 2

The Hostages the World Forgot

Episode: The Hostages the World Forgot

  • Aug 25, 2021 6:00 pm
  • 17:40

Though golden-age pirates are often romanticized by popular culture, a pirate’s life was far less appealing than is often portrayed. Reviewing the histories behind these storied individuals reveals that their lives were usually nasty, brutish, and short. Guest: Eric Jay Dolin, author of "Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates"