Strap on your eyepatch, folks! This time on Stranger Than podcast, Joanna and Nate discuss the history of pirates and stories of a few pirates themselves. Enjoy! Stranger Than podcast is a part of the Age of Radio podcast syndicate. Check them out at ageofradio.org Stranger Than podcast logo art by Catthulu Art. Take a look at more pieces at https://www.facebook.com/CatThuluArt/ Stranger Than banner art by the very talented Anna   If you enjoy Stranger Than podcast please consider becoming a patron: https://www.Patreon.com/strangerthanpodcast   Do you like Stranger Than podcast? Let us know! Check out our facebook page, facebook.com/strangerthanpodcast, our twitter @_StrangerThan, our Instagram @StrangerThanpodcast, or email us at StrangerThanPodcast@gmail.com. Join our Facebook group, The Strange Space   We are now also available on Spotify! Just type Stranger Than podcast into the search field   STRANGER THAN PODCAST HAS MERCH!!! THAT’S RIGHT! Check it out at https://www.teepublic.com/user/strangerthanpodcast  CHECK OUT OUR SHOW PAGE TOO!  Sources https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2018/09/15/the-surprising-history-american-pirates/fvXiyZWVT5bwU730FxUxlL/story.html   connector.com/wiki/history-of-piracy/">http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/history-of-piracy/   https://www.britannica.com/technology/privateer   https://history.state.gov/milestones/1801-1829/barbary-wars   https://peoplepill.com/people/mary-critchett/   http://www.annebonnypirate.com/famous-female-pirates/rachel-wall/   wall.htm">https://www.nps.gov/people/rachel-wall.htm   http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DanSeavey.pdf     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices