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 ...

The festival is named after a famed Florida pirate from the 18th century (who may or may not have been a real person) and is said to bring "the spirit of pirates past and glittering treasures for ...