Pirates: Were they anything like the stereotype? (No. But kind of. But mostly no.)

Were pirates really the peg-legged, eye-patched, parrot-toting, swashbuckling sea vagabonds depicted in Hollywood? Dive into the weird, filthy history of piracy, from the Sea Peoples to the Vikings to Blackbeard to modern Somali piracy. This one is a wild ride...   In this episode: What the heck even IS a pirate?  The first pirates: the Sea Peoples  How did modern pirate stereotypes develop?  What separates a pirate from a buccaneer, a corsair, and a privateer? Female pirates (Anne Bonny and Mary Read) Calico Jack Blackbeard ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at [email protected] ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM