1: The Pirate Wars of 1718

• Go beyond the pop-cultural portrayal of pirates and get to know the true buccaneers, bandits, and brigands who looted, burned, warred, killed, and caused mayhem for decades, while at the same time turning society as we knew it at that time upside down. Dig into the true history of the infamous Blackbeard, follow the adventures of lesser-known Richard Worley and Stede Bonnet, and discover the lasting impact the golden age of piracy had on the world at large.