Golden Age Piracy Archive

Bartholomew Roberts Was Forced To Become A Pirate

AncientPages.com | August 20, 2019

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Bartholomew Roberts never intended to become a pirate, but he had no choice. When his vessel was captured, he was forced into piracy.

Red Sea raider Henry Every (or Avery) is reckoned by some to be the most successful pirate who ever lived.

Ancient History Facts

Jolly Roger – Symbol Of Golden Age Piracy

AncientPages.com | January 22, 2017

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - One of the first associations that come to mind when we think about pirates is Jolly Roger, the black flag decorated with white

Ancient History Facts

Buccaneers And Privateers Were Pirates – But What’s The Difference Between Them?

AncientPages.com | November 5, 2016

AncientPages.com - Piracy is widely regarded as the world’s oldest profession. Many of the most well known pirates in historical lore originate from a period known as the Golden Age

Ancient History Facts

When And What Was The Golden Age Of Piracy?

AncientPages.com | July 25, 2016

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Piracy was widespread in ancient times and can be traced back to very old times. In fact piracy is widely regarded as the world’s