Episode 130 - The Pirates of Venus (1806)

Piracy in Australia has always been a big problem, whether they were aboard ships, on street corners, or in loungerooms. But where did that legacy start? Who were our most famous pirates? And why are New Zealand claiming them?Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Pirates of Venus, a pair of women who stole a ship, raided another, and sailed from Tasmania to New Zealand.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.