Edward England Part 1: A New Age

In the 1720s, pirates are at risk of becoming a dying breed. The British Empire has made sure of that. But it seems there are some who haven't got the message… One man in particular has stood witness to some of the greatest piratical feats of the Golden Age — and isn’t about to pass up his own chance at greatness. Captain Edward England will lead the charge across the Atlantic, far from Britain’s colonial navy, to Africa. But in this new arena, it’s not just external threats he must manage. He also faces dangers that reside aboard his own ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Pirates. For centuries the world has been fascinated by them. Their legends have swollen to fantastic proportions. But who were they really? Join us each week as we set sail alongside legendary outlaws such as Blackbeard, Samuel Bellamy, Henry Morgan and Ann Bonny. We’ll separate fact from fiction and discover what life was really like under the black flag. Real Pirates is a Spotify Original from Parcast produced in partnership with Noiser.