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

A chambermaid uncovers a pirate's fortune, the Queen's Pirate faces the Spanish Armada, Comic-Con sets sail online, and we've got an exclusive 20% discount for the crew.... Issue #66

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

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.

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.

Pirates never truly disappear. They change shape — from legendary captains lost at sea, to mermaids whispered about by sailors, to modern heroes sailing across movie screens. This week’s issue explores how pirate history, myth, and pop culture continue to overlap, proving the spirit of the age of sail still hasn’t faded. From Sam Bellamy’s final voyage to festivals celebrating sea legends and Hollywood’s latest attempt at swashbuckling adventure, the pirate story sails on.

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