Pirate Funerals: Exploring Burial Traditions at Sea
Explore pirate funerals: a blend of sea traditions and camaraderie, revealing how pirates honored their dead amid vast oceans in the Golden Age of Piracy.
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Pirate Curses: Superstitions and Hexes at Sea
Discover pirate curses, superstitions, and hexes at sea, and dive into the mystical beliefs that shaped the lives of seafarers during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Why Piracy Declined: The End of the Golden Age
Discover why piracy’s Golden Age ended as we explore the blend of laws, technology, and politics that curtailed pirates’ high-seas dominance in the 17th-18th centuries.
Pirate Legacy: How Buccaneers Shaped Maritime Law
Explore how pirates shaped maritime law, influencing modern commerce and naval practices through their democratic systems and legal responses from nations.
The Pirate’s Family: Wives and Children Left Behind During the Golden Age of Piracy
Explore the untold stories of pirate families during the Golden Age. Discover the challenges faced by pirate wives and children left ashore amid high-seas adventures.
Pirate Torture: The Horrors of the Sweatbox
Discover the grim reality of piracy’s Golden Age. Explore the torturous sweatbox, a cruel tool for maintaining discipline on perilous voyages.
Pirate Navigation: Insights into Using Dead Reckoning at Sea
Unlock the secrets of pirate navigation during the Golden Age! Explore how dead reckoning guided seafaring adventurers across vast and dangerous waters.
Sea Shanties and Their Atlantic Origins in Pirate Music
Explore the rhythm and history of sea shanties, their Atlantic origins, and how these lively pirate tunes have influenced maritime culture and modern music.
Famous Pirate Escapes: Henry Morgan’s Daring Panama Getaway
Discover Henry Morgan’s legendary Panama getaway! Uncover the daring exploits of this famous pirate, and explore the wider impact on the Golden Age of Piracy.