SYMHC Classics: Anne Bonny & Mary Read

SYMHC Classics: Anne Bonny & Mary Read

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SYMHC Classics: Libertalia

This 2018 episode covers Libertalia, which, in truth, may be completely fictional. It's called a pirate settlement, though the man who spearheaded it claimed he wasn't actually a pirate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Behind the Scenes Minis: Pirate Evolution

Tracy shares the topics she considered for the recording in the Bahamas but decided against. Holly talks about her admiration for Thomas Huxley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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