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 changes pirate history, the Whydah rises from the deep, Blackbeard returns to video games, and pirate festivals take over both sides of the Atlantic... Issue #64 Ahoy, Matey Every time someone declares piracy dead... Another pirate story proves them wrong. This week we're celebrating the legends that continue to inspire us—from the discovery of the Whydah and the legacy of Woodes Rogers to new pirate adventures on our screens and real-world pirate gatherings aro

This week, we sail back to a moment when the sea held its breath… and pirates chose gold over gunpowder. Three captains. One shattered treasure fleet. And not a single cannon fired. But don’t mistake it for peace—this was piracy at its most cunning. From the wreckage of Spanish riches to a modern pirate bottling his own rum, the spirit of the Republic still courses through the tides. Let’s set sail.

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.

Not all pirates were cut from the same bloody cloth. Some ruled their decks through fear, pain, and terror. Others commanded loyalty through respect, fairness, and shared purpose. This week, we place two men beneath the same black flag — and ask a simple question: What kind of pirate leader would you follow?

Samuel Bellamy strikes British trade, the Black Pearl is reborn beneath the waves, Treasure Island storms the UK stage, and Skull King brings pirate chaos to the holiday table.