The Myth of the Glamorous PirateConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 1147, Segment 2
Aug 25, 2021 • 18m
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"