Pirates

The ruthless Anne Bonny was an infamous Pirate Queen who ruled the Seven Seas—but few people know about her even darker history.

In 1717, Stede Bonnet vanished. He abandoned his wife and children to become a pirate—but his reckless dream had chilling consequences.

Jeanne de Clisson Facts. The pirate De Clisson led the Black Fleet, whose black ships with blood-red sails terrorized the English Channel.

Not content with just being a pirate, Grace O’Malley was a pirate queen, wielding immense power—and reaping brutal revenge against her enemies.

Drake was a sea captain who indulged in both privateering for the English and exploring the globe in their name as well. England’s enemies grew to loathe Drake for the former actions, considering him a despicable pirate. Find out how he come to be so loved and hated at the same time.

Ching Shih was likely the most successful pirate in history. The Pirate Queen ruled the seas in China and beyond—but few people know about her dark history.