The Real History of Pirates
Season 1
Ep 22. Can Piracy Be Stamped Out?
- May 21, 2021
- 27 min
If it is possible to make an individual ship fairly safe from pirate attack, why is it so difficult to eradicate the worldwide practice of piracy? Governments in the Americas and Asia have tried to eliminate entire pirate-friendly coastal settlements, but their efforts have never been truly successful. Explore the complex motivations that still attract individuals to turn pirate.