Zheng Yi Sao: The Most Ruthless Pirate You Never Heard Of

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In this episode Ben and Brandon set sail for a high-seas adventure with Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate you've never heard of. This legendary Chinese pirate queen commanded a fleet of over 70,000 ruthless outlaws, outmaneuvered imperial navies, and built a criminal empire that made the British and Portuguese think twice before messing with her. We'll dive into how she rose from a life in the shadows to ruling the South China Sea with an iron fist—and then pulled off one of history’s greatest retirement plans. Forget Blackbeard—Zheng Yi Sao was the real queen of piracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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