Pirates
First wrecks from the 'Golden Age of Piracy' discovered in Nassau
Cruise the Japanese pirate islands on this floating ryokan
We’re still finding treasure from this ‘golden age’ shipwreck
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These treasure-hunting pirates already came from riches
The unexpected history of Irish Claddagh rings
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How a brutal POW camp became an idyllic island paradise
Who rules the high seas?
These pirates went east—and stole the biggest booty ever
Where did pirates spend their booty?
How the 'wickedest city on Earth' was sunk by an earthquake
Pirate portrayals are more fantasy than fact.
Queen Elizabeth I's favorite pirate was an English hero, but his career has a dark side
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