EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 5 MIN
Madagascar's Pirate Legacy: Libertalia and the Republic of Pirates
from The Story of Madagascar: Isolation, Kingdoms, and Colonial Rule — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the island of Nosy Boraha (Île Sainte-Marie) off Madagascar's east coast became a haven for pirates, including Captain William Kidd, Thomas Tew, and Henry Every. This episode explores the legendary pirate republic of Libertalia, the Betsimisaraka alliance formed by Ratsimilaho, and how Madagascar's unique geography and fractured politics enabled a multi-ethnic pirate settlement. We discuss the real historical evidence behind the myths of Libertalia, the involvement of the Merina kingdom, and the eventual suppression of piracy by European navies. Lucas and Luna also touch on the cultural blending that occurred, including the adoption of Malagasy customs by pirates and the rise of the Betsimisaraka as a regional power. A fascinating chapter in Indian Ocean history. #Pirates #Madagascar #Libertalia #NosyBoraha #Ratsimilaho #Betsimisaraka #IndianOcean #WilliamKidd #ThomasTew #HenryEvery #CaptainKidd #RepublicOfPirates #GoldenAgeOfPiracy #EastAfrica #ColonialHistory #MaritimeHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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