Some weeks in pirate history are surprisingly ordinary. This isn't one of them. By a remarkable twist of the calendar, this week marks three legendary ship captures that helped shape the Golden Age of Piracy. We'll also discover why not every pirate raid ended with overflowing treasure chests, sample a little edible Pirate Booty, and chart a course for another outstanding pirate festival. So climb aboard, trim the sails, and keep a weather eye on the horizon... Adventure awa

Woodes Rogers sails into Nassau, Spain's treasure fleet begins its doomed voyage, modern pirates strike again, and I'll be taking the stage at San Diego Comic-Con

Levasseur leaves behind his legendary cipher, the Flying Dutchman appears before a future king, Comic-Con is on the horizon, and Blackbeard's flagship can sail onto your bookshelf.

Discover how pirate crews challenged kings long before the American Revolution, explore Disney's newest cursed pirate, and set sail on a swashbuckling adventure in Destin

Hollywood has given us a pirate image that's impossible to forget. Long coats. Towering boots. Gold buckles. Feathered hats. But how much of it is actually true? This week we're peeling back the myths to discover what pirates really wore, revisiting one of Blackbeard's most ruthless betrayals, and setting a course for Pirate Day at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival. So tighten your sash, keep one eye on the horizon, and let's separate pirate fact from pirate ficti

This week we're sailing through one of the most important chapters in pirate history. We'll witness the death of the man who made Black Bart Roberts possible, watch Black Bart launch one of his most daring attacks, and celebrate the birth of the swashbuckling movie star who helped define what a pirate looks like for generations.

Every now and then, the sea gives something back. This week, archaeologists uncovered pirate-era wrecks in Nassau Harbor—the very waters once sailed by Blackbeard, Calico Jack, Charles Vane, and Henry Every. Meanwhile, we'll revisit the day Blackbeard lost the Queen Anne's Revenge, follow Levasseur's narrow escape from the Royal Navy, and raise a flag worthy of any modern pirate republic.

This week, we'll explore the weapons pirates trusted with their lives, the city the sea swallowed whole, and the legends that still draw pirates together more than 300 years later. So grab your flintlock, check your powder, and mind the horizon. Let's set sail.

The Golden Age of Piracy was full of battles, treasure, and betrayal. But perhaps its greatest mystery is what happened after the adventure ended. This week we look at two pirates whose stories crossed paths in an unexpected way: One disappeared into legend. The other was just getting started.

Ahoy, Me Hearties Some pirates seek treasure. Others seek freedom. And a rare few leave behind something bigger than gold— A legend. This week, we follow the paths pirates take after the smoke clears. From pardons and gallows…To ships searching for new captains…To places where adventure still waits. The sea is calling. Let’s answer. Welcome to Episode 56 of The Pirate Republic.

Some pirates chased treasure. Others chased freedom. And a rare few became legends. This week, we celebrate the rise of Black Bart Roberts—the pirate captain who captured over 400 ships and built an empire beneath the black flag. Along the way, we’ll visit pirate festivals, hidden adventures, and a Wild West journey where history itself goes off course. The horizon is calling once again. Let’s set sail. Welcome to Episode 55 of The Pirate Republic.

A castle quest, a rising threat at sea, and pirates who refused to surrender...Issue #53

This week, we explore both sides of that fate— From real castaways…To islands you’d never want to leave…To pirate gatherings happening right now. So the question is simple: Would you survive… or thrive?

This week, we set sail between myth and truth — exploring the legend of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure, the harsh reality of what pirates actually ate at sea, and the adventures that keep pirate lore alive today. Because in the world of pirates… the truth is often stranger than the legend.

Privateers off Peru, pirate games at sea, and a real pirate adventure in San Diego.

Some pirates became legends because of what they did. Others became legends because of the stories told about them. This week we look at both sides of pirate history — from the fiery life of Anne Bonny, one of the most feared pirates of the Golden Age, to the enduring influence of Treasure Island, the novel that shaped how the world imagines pirates today. Between real history and myth, pirate stories continue to sail through time. Welcome to Episode 45 of The Pirate Repu

Pirate hangings, a brutal final raid, an Irish ring forged in captivity — and the traditions pirates left behind.

By the early 1800s, piracy was fading from the world — but not quietly. Some slipped into legend. Others were dragged into the light of the law. Welcome to Episode 41 of The Pirate Republic.

In this issue, we cut through the myths to uncover what pirates really did, why certain tropes stuck, and how pirate imagery sailed from history into pop culture, sports, and modern festivals. Along the way, we’ll explore how the word “pirate” itself became a badge of rebellion—and why it still flies proudly today. No tall tales required. Just salt, history, and a sharp eye.

Not all pirates flew black flags — and not all queens wore crowns at sea. This week, we sail into one of the most extraordinary encounters in pirate history: Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland, and her face-to-face meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. It’s a story of power, defiance, and negotiation between two women who ruled very different worlds — yet understood the sea better than most men of their age.