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I was joined by Dr Richard Blakemore, Associate Professor of History at the University of Reading and author of 'Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Pirates' at Warwick Words History Festival to talk Pirates!!

I began by asking what actually is a pirate but we also talked about women pirates and the reality vs the romanticised version of the life of a pirate, often seen in films.


To buy Richard's book 'Enemies of All. The Rise and Fall of the Pirates.' click here.


You can watch this episode on Youtube - click here.


Chapters

00:00 Defining Piracy: The Nature of the Pirate

02:45 Romanticism and Reality: The Image of Pirates

05:54 Government Responses to Piracy: Cooperation and Conflict

08:43 Celebrity Status of Pirates: Public Fascination

11:48 Women in Piracy: Breaking Stereotypes and Social Norms


Chapters

00:00 Defining Piracy: The Nature of the Pirate

02:45 Romanticism and Reality: The Image of Pirates

05:54 Government Responses to Piracy: Cooperation and Conflict

08:43 Celebrity Status of Pirates: Public Fascination

11:48 Women in Piracy: Breaking Stereotypes and Social Norms


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