The Myth of Pirate Extinction: A Historical Perspective Introduction to Pirate History Piracy, often romanticized in popular culture as a realm of adventurous seafarers and treasure-laden ships, has a much darker and complex history. The image of pirates as swashbuckling adventurers in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy is only a snapshot of…
The Myth of Pirate Extinction: A Historical Perspective Introduction to Pirate History Piracy, often romanticized in popular culture as a realm of adventurous seafarers and treasure-laden ships, has a much darker and complex history. The image of pirates as swashbuckling adventurers in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy is only a snapshot of…
The Origins of Piracy: A Historical Overview Introduction to Piracy Piracy, the act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, has been a significant issue since the waters were first navigated by ancient mariners. The history of piracy is as old as maritime trade itself,…