Thomas Tew Part 1: Gate of Tears

The year is 1691 and Europe is at war. Again. England’s colonies teeter on bankruptcy. Violent mariners come to the fore as Privateers become the last line of defense. But in dockside taverns, rumors of vast Asian riches and exotic Eastern treasures begin to circulate among the cash-strapped sailors. On Bermuda, one man spies the opportunity of a lifetime. A Rhode Islander called Thomas Tew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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.