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Episode 188: Misconceptions About Pirates. With Richard Blakemore

Season 10, Ep. 188

THIS WEEK! We find out what excactly we think we know about Pirates. We go through the most famous misconceptions, and myths about the history of Piracy. Did they say Argh Matey? And did they walk the plank? And were there really such a thing as Treassure Maps? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well", With Erlend Hedegart".


Find Professor Blakemore on Twitter/X here:


@historywomble


Links to purchase the book here:


For the UK:


https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/enemies-of-all/


For The US:


https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Enemies-of-All/Richard-Blakemore/9781639366330


The Dutch Version:


https://www.hollandsdiep.nl/boek/3076/richard-blakemore-vijanden-van-iedereen.html


Professor Blakemores personal website:


https://www.reading.ac.uk/history/our-staff/dr-richard-blakemore

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