Topics Related to Pirates

Did You Know the Gentleman Pirate Escaped Custody?

Did You Know Woodes Rogers was the First Royal Governor of the Bahamas?

On July 25, 1718,* Woodes Rogers arrived in the Bahamas as the islands’ first appointed Royal Governor. Piracy grew rampant in the untamed colony, and Rogers’ official mission was to stamp it out.

Did You Know Blackbeard’s Mentor Was a Pirate Hunter?

In March 1718, the HMS Phoenix arrived in New Providence carrying the King’s Pardon, and among the first to sign was none other than Blackbeard’s former commander Benjamin Hornigold.

In Late September... When Bonnet Met Blackbeard

Did You Know Blackbeard's Flag is a Modern Design?

The most prominent symbol for piracy in popular culture is a black flag decorated with the infamous skull and crossbones. This flag has been used within the mythos of pirates, both real and fictional, for over 300 years.

Did You Know Pirates Were Granted a Pardon?

Did You Know the Golden Age of Piracy Spread Across Two Oceans?

Did You Know That Pirates and Wild Pigs Are Related?

In the Spring, a Pirate Appears