Ep. 2 Blackbeard: How Edward Thatch Became the Most Notorious Pirate Without Actually Killing Anyone
- Author
- Shea LaFountaine
- Published
- Wed 22 Mar 2023
- Episode Link
- None
He was said to embody the devil himself - extraordinarily tall with a wild black beard and hair tied up with lit fuses. His eyes, like embers, burned with a demonic glow and even the fiercest of men cowered at the sight of his flag. History paints Blackbeard as one of the most feared pirates of the seven seas, but did you know there’s no evidence that he actually killed anyone? Let’s fix that.
Sources:
- “The Republic of Pirates” by Colin Woodard
- "A Short History of…" podcast episode titled “Blackbeard the Pirate”
- https://www.britannica.com/event/Queen-Annes-War
- "General History of The Pyrates" by Captain Charles Johnson
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