Julius Caesar and the Cilician Pirates — The Pirates Who Captured the Wrong Guy | Have To Know History

Before Julius Caesar became the most famous Roman in history, he was kidnapped by Cilician pirates — who had no idea who they were dealing with.In this episode, we explore the unbelievable true story of how young Caesar:• mocked the pirates holding him hostage• demanded they raise his ransom because he was “worth more”• treated the pirates like his employees• promised he’d come back to punish them• and then actually returned with a fleet to make good on his promiseIt’s bold, hilarious, and a little terrifying — and it reveals the early personality of the man who would reshape Rome.This is Have To Know History — history you just have to know.Thanks for being here.Julius Caesar, Cilician pirates, Caesar kidnapping, Roman Republic, ancient Rome, Caesar biography, Roman history podcast, Have To Know History, Jason Freewalt, pirates of the Mediterranean, Caesar ransom story, early life of Caesar