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The Golden Age of Piracy is one of the most famous periods in maritime history, giving rise to legendary figures like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Charles Vane, and “Black Bart” Roberts. But before the black flag flew over the Caribbean, a century of war, empire, privateering, and colonial expansion laid the foundation for the pirate age.
In Part One of this documentary series, we explore the origins of piracy in the Atlantic world. We examine the immense wealth flowing from Spain’s American empire, the treasure fleets that crossed the oceans, and the growing rivalry between Spain and England. Along the way, we follow the exploits of Sir Francis Drake, the rise of the English Sea Dogs, the first pirates of English America, and the emergence of the Caribbean buccaneers.
00:00 What Created the Golden Age of Piracy?
15:28 Spain's Empire of Silver
21:14 Sir Francis Drake and the War for the Atlantic
29:10 The First Pirates of English America
34:31 The Buccaneers and Henry Morgan
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