Ching Shih

from Nevertheless · host Alicia Torrez

Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches tale. We love rooting for the underdog, cheering for those who work from the bottom and find themselves over the top. The story of Ching Shih is one of those tales – only she wasn’t an underdog for long. On this episode of Nevertheless, learn about how a prostitute ended up being the most successful pirate in history. Sources for this episode include: Ancient-Origins.net HistoryCollection.com "Floating Brothels and the Canton Flower Boats 1750-1930" by Paul A. Van Dyke, Jan 2011

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 10, 2020

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Ching Shih

0:00 11:28

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Nevertheless?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Nevertheless episode published?

This episode was published on August 10, 2020.

Can I download this Nevertheless episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!