The Golden Age of Piracy: A Complete History

[@GoldandGunpowder]

All of the sources used in writing the script and all of the musical tracks used in the video are listed in the video description :-) If you enjoyed this episode check out the one on the Red Sea Men, one of the groups discussed in this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foK0pJh-hc5loqc

[@FeatheredDino]

Did pirates actually use black sails, or sails with any kind of dye at all, or is that 100% Hollywood?

[@GoldandGunpowder]

sails were never dyed in the period and black as a color was especially expensive, that said one manual described smearing sails with pitch and tar during night attacks to mask your ship, this would have been a temporary tactical decision which likewise would've made the sails heavier and thus harder to work with

[@FeatheredDino]

@@GoldandGunpowder thank you for the response, and the information! I shall no longer use black sails on my pirate ships! You are a wealth of knowledge, sir!

[@GMT439]

Please provide solid proof of all your CLAIMS relating to the past. Proof which doesn't even exist.

[@FeatheredDino]

@@GMT439 Do you spend time on Reddit?

[@m.streicher8286]

Hearing you explain the origin of "buccaneer" is like the embrace of an old friend

[@mattgutierrez7651]

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection in which an individual imagines a personal bond with someone in the public eye. In these relationships, one party develops unreciprocated feelings of closeness and familiarity with someone they have never met.

[@Deliverygrot]

​@mattgutierrez7651 OK man

[@cooldudemcswagcooldudemcsw4697]

@@mattgutierrez7651what kind of Reddit response is this

[@Fractal_blip]

​@@cooldudemcswagcooldudemcsw4697he's tripping

[@allisonviney9882]

@@mattgutierrez7651 blow it out your ass

[@celticperspective5183]

Nice birthday present thanks G&G

[@GoldandGunpowder]

happy birthday!

[@celticperspective5183]

@@GoldandGunpowder thank you!

[@PissBreakSupervisorOleHopkins]

​@@celticperspective5183happy birthday

[@mageillus]

Happy Birthday! 🎊🎉🎂

[@WeAreLegion-]

Happy Birthday

[@BlueJayWaters]

Wait, wait, wait. You're teling me a crew sailed through the Caribbean, came ashore, and crossed Latin America, to then steal a ship to raid the pacific? Why isnt THAT a pirate story I know about? That sounds fucking awesome! I want to play that version of AC Blackflag lol

[@blockmasterscott]

I thought that was really cool also. 👍💪

[@calcaleb7041]

Fr AC black flag was boring this is definitely better 😂

[@stefankatsarov5806]

​@@calcaleb7041 I used to play alot of AC and i will be honest the only reason i play that game is to just sail whit the ship.

[@calcaleb7041]

@@stefankatsarov5806 exactly literally the first game that let you free rome a boat that's it

[@Ickie71]

@@calcaleb7041 no its not,the first Game i know of this type of game-play is Cutthroats by EIDOS 1999 i am playing it right now still works after 25 years! on my old xp machine,because this games so good ive kept this (old)pc because of this.I also have back flag and i prefer Cutthroats

[@americaneejit9993]

I love the work you do. You don't just speak down the historical inaccuracies of pirates found with modern popular culture. You paint a great picture of the realities of Pirate life and do a great job bringing those periods to life. Great work mate

[@Schwarzvogel1]

Your channel has proven to be one of the hidden gems of KZbin, mate! I often listen to your videos whilst I'm cooking lunch or dinner for myself, as you present the information in such thoroughness and with such a pleasantly erudite voice that I don't feel that I'm _really_ missing out on that much if I'm not looking directly at my computer screen throughout the entire video. Also, there's something inexplicably satisfying about cooking up some shrimp or grilling a couple burgers for one during a bitterly cold winter in the Rockies whilst listening to the escapades of buccaneers in the sun-soaked Caribbean. It helps make the general loneliness and crappiness of winter and the boredom of having to stand at a stove, stirring a pot or pan much easier to bear. And since I often feel like I've been marooned in this shitty state by the man who was once my closest friend but who ultimately turned out to be a Judas type (he stabbed me in the back for the sake of money, but it was a bit more than 30 pieces of silver), I can truly empathize with individuals like Stede Bonnet, whom Blackbeard sort of did dirty. (That said, Edward Thatch had pretty valid reasons for wanting to ditch Stede Bonnet... like the fact that Blackbeard likely preferred being alive to being dead, riddled with grapeshot and splinters or drowned because Bonnet did something stupid like attacking an actual frigate-rigged warship which he mistook for a simple merchantman. As we all know, Bonnet did exactly that with a Spanish Man 'o War prior to meeting Blackbeard, and got a hefty number of his crew killed and himself torn up pretty badly!) When I start my new job, I'll likely become a patron of your channel because you produce some top-notch content which can potentially go a long way in helping inspire more people's passion in actual, genuine history as opposed to the horrendous distortion of truth that Hollywood has been shoving down the general public's throat for probably close to a century by now. Keep fighting the good fight for historical truth, Gold & Gunpowder, and never strike your colours to the algorithm or anybody's demand that you sugar-coat the truths about what was a very fascinating, but also brutal period in history.

[@ezranash9694]

Amazing video and a fantastic comment. This is why I love this channel. 🏝️🏴‍☠️

[@ianescoto4633]

That’s it…. Let’s start a crew

[@creatrixZBD]

Hope the weather is a bit more clement for you now, with the turning of the Season. The places I visited and stayed at in the Rockies were my most favourite of landscapes during my American travels (99/00), and very much suited me. I hope also, that your loneliness can also ease in time. People can be…. a real trip

[@FeatheredDino]

I have been binge watching your content for 3 days (thank you Skull and Bones, for giving me the desire to learn more about historical piracy) and I have watched every single video of yours. All of them. All 2 years worth ..... *_NEED_* .... *_MORE_* ....

[@neko_cocoo]

as a young girl severely obsessed with pirates, thats about to do a 100 mark essay on said pirates, this video helped so much. you also have a new sub and all i can say is that you're definitely my favorite yt channel 🏴‍☠️

[@voyagersmarch8776]

they are a common trope in erotic novels. Sus

[@evan5649]

@@voyagersmarch8776 hello voyagersmarch8776 hope you’re having a great day. Just one question for ya, what the fuck is wrong with you???

[@Ickie71]

you need to buy the book A General History off the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates-a long title i know but written in 1724 at the end of the golden age of piracy 1699-1724 the best ive ever read im on my third copy as two have never been returned after lending! Its that good.

[@Pettigrew88]

Giving off serious Theon and the Boat Wench Vibes

[@Mad_ox8]

Speaking on pirates in the 19th century, there was this Argentinean privateer that attacked Monterey during the Alta California period. Pretty interesting, there was an exchange of cannon fire between the presidio/ fort and the privateer corvette.

[@lukelee7967]

(I come with my small boat) "Hey! I prefer to be called a boat criminal!"

[@imv2077]

the pirate in the thumbnail looks like he’s crankin that Soulja Boy

[@DonCrowseppe]

😂

[@OhBoy235]

In german we have the word "Seeräuber" meaning "sea robber" theoreticly its a more broad term that could apply to absolutely everyone robbing people on the high sea while pirate would refer to the stereotypical pirate.

[@steffent.6477]

Seeräuber is rarely used though.Maybe in context with Klaus Störtebecker.

[@unknowntrooper_2791]

This was a very well made overview. One of my fav vids this far. Cheers!

[@nikevisor54]

Hell yeah, brother. Love me some long-form pirate history

[@thepoorhistorian2325]

That was fantastic! Your videos are a true treat and something that is both heavily needed and also severely lacking in social media about pirates. I run a few educational programs and I always recommend your videos. Thank you very much for making this extra long overview video, it is going to be nearly required watching material for new educators. I run the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy in Michigan. If you are ever interested in doing a deep dive into the methods of sword combat used by various pirates, please think of me and feel free to reach out if you need anything.

[@redluke8119]

I live in michigan up north by the bridge were is your swordsman museum?

[@thepoorhistorian2325]

@@redluke8119 in Grand Rapids. But we're looking into expanding classes farther north by Ludington or Manistee

[@AerrowXIII]

I work as a pirate re-enactor and I have an event in a few days and this is gonna give me more info to tell my various guests!

[@marco0445]

Nothing better than dinner and a video from G&G!

[@jacksondepiero8116]

Great videos! Subscribed and liked. From one pirate nerd to another, we'll done!

[@yuri_art_92]

"Hio de Haneiro" was hard on the ears 😂 Great video!

[@vicaldama9314]

A Pirate walks into a bar. And the bartender asks Hey where are your buccaneers? The pirate takes off his hat and says Right here under my buccan hat ! ...

[@creatrixZBD]

It’s not a pirate joke, but you might appreciate the style. Q: Where did Napoleon keep his armies? A: Up his sleevies.

[@Chris-mt4yq]

This is a good one lol

[@aquatic_blues]

Trying to run a pirate themed campaign, this video is amazing help!! :]

[@blockmasterscott]

That’s cool how the origin of the word “buccaneer” came from what was basically a BBQ rack lol.

[@RoniiNN]

Pirate gotta eat

[@Witchgirl44]

Finally a video to send to my friends when they ask me about pirate stuff (thanks to your videos I’ve become kinda the “expert” about pirates in my group)

[@tfuwan1248]

Pirate gang let's go

[@KunjaBihariKrishna]

I don't know if there was ever a more adventurous time in our history. All these feats just sound amazing

[@-V-_-V-]

Great video thanks for posting!

[@khateatingcactus]

Cheers, very informative video. I am not specifically interested in piracy and am more into general naval history, but I still found the video very interesting and insightful

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Fantastic video, I thank you so much for the videos you do, in teaching me so much about this time period. That when you try to research is full of misinformation, legends and mixing up of time periods etc.

[@luciaalegria752]

Yeah, it’s difficult to research about historical piracy and find accurate results. That’s why I wanna read more historical pirate books, I’m reading The Republic of Pirates and its great! I recommend if you haven’t read it. Very well written and full of great info. :)

[@-V-_-V-]

As far as other periods of piracy the knights of malta and the turkish corsairs would be a good one to hear about

[@Katze5335]

Love your videos, very well researched and informative

[@robertsweeney7472]

Wonderful job with maps and perspective!!!! I’ll watch the next one for sure!

[@redluke8119]

Just found your channel first video great stuff I subbed

[@Bkesal14]

This is phenomenal content - thank you!

[@my_little_anarchist]

wake up babe g&g posted a 40 minute video

[@cartrellpayne-d7d]

great video love the channel.

[@frogman-ns7yb]

Hey Golden gunpowder have you took your channel logo and made it into a physical jolly Roger?

[@DanielRossi-u2u]

This will be great! Tnks for the large video capt'n, this will be nice.

[@accessthemainframe4475]

I'd love to see a video about privateers in the American War of Independence.

[@sailorcentrist5077]

Awesome! Thank you for the video!!!

[@sneakysimian]

Brilliant stuff as always

[@frostysnoman9091]

I recognized the sound clip from about 35:00 as being from Treasure Island (1990). Do you, by chance, know the name of that song? I know it's by The Chieftains, as they did the music for that movie, but I can't find the name of that particular song.

[@GoldandGunpowder]

nah I took it straight from the movie and since it wasn't copyrighted I presume the track is "unofficial", movie OST tends to be detected and copyright struck instantly

[@frostysnoman9091]

​@@GoldandGunpowderI did some more digging and discovered that the song is "Dives and Lazarus" which goes back at least as far as the Golden Age of Piracy. The tune would later be repurposed in the Irish song "Star of County Down".

[@logankeethers861]

Ive watched every one of your videos for they seem the most informative and factual. Also your videos are just downright easy to learn from. So thank you for that sir. Im curious though, what books would you recommend reading to gather some further knowledge on the history of pirates. Thanks!

[@GoldandGunpowder]

please consult the video description for sources/recommended reading

[@mageillus]

Gonna watch this repeatedly to cleanse off that mess from snb

[@hashimbokhamseen7877]

very nice waiting for the next episode

[@swiftmatic]

@2:54, I'd hafta say Columbus was more a privateer than pirate. He DID have a commission from the Spanish Crown, after all.

[@siulgonzalez]

¡Excellent summary! And with some details I didn't know. Thanks.

[@andreykuzmin4317]

I was always curious to know, if New York was used as pirate base, but couldn't fimd credible sources. It's so cool to see, how pirates would island-hop every 10 years or so, as political and economical situation change. Do you plan to make a video about New England's role as a base for sea rowers? Kudos.

[@GoldandGunpowder]

New England not in the near future, New York yes very soon

[@nick1635]

The golden age of piracy was when Napster was invented.

[@wistercrimson3904]

A very informative video. Thanks. Pressgang your friends into watching pirate shows so we can get more fun fiction like blacksails. We need it hollywood! gogogo

[@MilitantPrepping]

I know Metatron when I hear him. 🫢

[@pepperjacket]

love ur videos

[@beanlord4347]

This really shivers my timbers

[@Raadpensionaris]

Could you do a vid on Dutch piracy and privateers?

[@_FMK]

Might I ask please - what was the musical excerpt used at minute 20:24?? Many thanks in advance! ❤

[@GoldandGunpowder]

Riu, Riu, Chiu by Jon Sayles at jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm, I added all the musical tracks to the video description :-)

[@_FMK]

@@GoldandGunpowder ThankYou!!❤️‍🔥

[@1323WTF]

Well done! You did a great job of 'running' through several hundreds of years, while giving the reasons for changes over time. You do your presentations very well. Thanks! B.

[@nothanks9503]

I like to call this the gabagool period

[@misterkefir]

Certified banger.

[@jasondohrman7098]

Thanks for another great video. Really enjoyed it!

[@TellMeaStory505]

Awesome video :D Could you do a video on the pirate Robert Searles?

[@herobrinesblog]

Been dreaming of this day

[@Startacsounddjrandy]

Piracy is still alive and going on well 🧐

[@jillesjohannesbilker]

20:22 Dies irae, dies illa 🎶

[@MangoMann072]

Great video but what about the One Piece?

[@highlizard7423]

Thank you that was very interesting

[@TheEggeater1111]

Well done

[@mendora5547]

"The One Piece is real!"

[@BobMonty99]

I didn’t even think most of it was unreal and did you know that half or maybe more of all Pirates were freed slaves?

[@tacocat8884]

I am a huge pirate history fan and everytime I try to watch One Piece I fall asleep.

[@mitch7235]

Personally, I would like more history concerning exploration, trade, piracy and pirates, before the 1700s. And I would really enjoy it if said history was from Asia.

[@CornellD.Cavendish]

Same I want to know what he thinks about the chinese junk

[@SuperiorAmericanGuy]

Pirates think they are the kings and queens of the seas but in reality the navy and the naval Air Force are the true rulers of the seas.

[@Pettigrew88]

Lol

[@thebadblokke]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@thorisrain]

40:22 Red seamen? Tha' ought to see a doctor, pal, haha :D

[@koala8353]

outstanding. thx a lot.

[@Stephen75450]

Liking The Sopranos clip. Furio would be happy.

[@rickshabusky4553]

Christopher Columbus is Joy boy The first pirate

[@JIMBOXLD]

I misunderstood the video and somehow downloaded a car.

[@iainmelville9411]

Excellent video.

[@nathanirby4273]

Please Please Please do one on the Lafitte brothers, the Baratarian Pirates, or Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico

[@willdwane156]

Pirates life hector

[@jamesmoore3694]

a masters class in piracy

[@mcmike89]

I thought this video was about the history of piracy about bootlegging video games on the internet.🤣

[@Ancientcaptain]

Helping the algorithm

[@Fluffinator129]

Does anyone know the names of some of the pirates of the second golden age? I would like to do more research on it, but typing in "second golden age of piracy" does not bring up anything useful.

[@sneakysimian]

Jean Lafitte is a classic 2nd age pirate/privateer. There was also Roberto Cofresi who was a pirate during the Spanish American wars of independence, amongst many other pirates and Insurgent Privateers making use of the chaos to raid in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

[@Deliverygrot]

What are more sources for the last stages of piracy and the marooners

[@Rexomagne]

Going to force everyone I know to watch this video

[@mrbogardmusic]

So did you ever mention Sir Henry Morgan taking Portabello, or Edward Teach? Or the most successful of all pirates Bartholomew Roberts? The Barbary Coast of N. Africa? Capt. Kidd??

[@russellcavender352]

Make a video on the Galveston pirate Jean Laffite I lived there I've been to his home he burned down they have blocked off with a fence.

[@jeffli1243]

At 30:31, this drawing is from William Hogarth, Stages of cruelty. It has nothing to do with piracy.

[@Sean85Laney]

I feel like when lime wire came about that was the golden age of piracy?

[@nneisler]

Don’t forget about the Video Pirates of the 80s

[@Dataism]

There was a "neo golden age" of piracy! Cool

[@Kiyoone]

interesting

[@frauleinhohenzollern]

How much does a pirate lay for ear rings? A buccaneer

[@yername31]

I thought you were gonna show us a somali pirate in a criscraft

[@Kishla-f4o]

This video be a good movie

[@Skim_beeble7125]

I like modern pirates the most because their absolutely awful at piracy Ensuring I always get my jeans with bedazzled ass cheeks

[@flamebreaker7318]

Piracy is just way harder now

[@scottboughton451]

What makes a pirate ship fast? What makes a pirate ship slow?

[@viewtifulsmiles]

THERE ONCE WAS A MAN NAMED GOLD ROGER…

[@RobloxMiner26]

Who was pirate king?

[@stefanfranko1782]

Ummm why is Antarctica on that old map

[@BMack37]

I'm rather fond of the digital pirate era.

[@hectorlopez9453]

Sea of thieves brought me here