Turning Pirate Part 1: Benjamin Hornigold

The year is 1713 — it’s the eve of the Golden Age of Atlantic piracy. A period that would give birth to some of the most notorious outlaws in history. In the fallout of a ruinous global conflict, from the ashes of peace, one man would rise up and inspire thousands to follow his steps into piracy. Benjamin Hornigold and a desperate crew of sailors decide to go ‘upon the account’ — as Pirates.     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.