Samuel Bellamy was born to working class parents in 17th-century England, but he died the richest pirate who ever lived.

In the deep waters between Morocco and Spain, wreck-divers discovered a pirate ... storm, which is considered the most likely ...

There aren’t many animals that would be suitable for life on a ship, with long periods out at sea. For a pirate looking for companionship, a parrot was probably a pretty good option. This one is ...

It fired upon the pirate ship “with deadly accuracy.” Gaspar was said to have refused to surrender, instead jumping into the sea. While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged ...

For as long as cargo ships have sailed the seas ... But in the early 19th century, a remarkable pirate ruled the South China Sea - and that pirate was a woman! She was not only immensely well ...