It’s a well-known fact that pirates like to party.
It’s all part of the job – commonly called the ‘Merry Life.’ Rum, music and dancing were part of the allure of becoming a pirate in the 18th century.
But what did the Pirates of the Caribbean do at Christmas? There are mutinies, beach parties, and a big night out in the pirate port of Tortuga.
Find out how pirates spend the festive season in this REAL PIRATES Holiday Special and hear Jeremy Moss and other pirate historians, including Dr. Rebecca Simon, Dr. Powell and Colin Woodard in this podcast special.
About “Real Pirates”
Pirates. For centuries the world has been fascinated by them. Their legends have swollen to fantastic proportions. But who were they really? Join us each week as we set sail alongside legendary outlaws such as Blackbeard, Samuel Bellamy, Henry Morgan and Ann Bonny. We’ll separate fact from fiction and discover what life was really like under the black flag. Real Pirates is a Spotify Original from Parcast produced in partnership with Noiser.