Gold and silver were too heavy and would weigh down a ship. Pirates were far more interested in items such as spices, alcohol and medicines, which they could use themselves or trade when back on ...

Did pirates actually have parrots as pets or hooks for hands? Author of "The Republic of Pirates," Colin Woodard explains. Following is a transcript from the video. Colin Woodard: I think the ...

Despite not aiming for historical accuracy, Pirates of the Caribbean draws inspiration from real-life pirates to add depth to its characters. Characters like Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa ...

China has a history of sea faring, and yes, even pirates. Zheng Yi Sao, was a former sex worker who lived from around 1775-1844. At the young age of 26 she married Zheng Yi in 1801. When her ...

whose Pythagorean record of 19-10 supports the notion that at least some of this progress is real. So, good on the Pirates, a feel good story to continue to watch as the 2023 season unfolds.