Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean
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Did a 17-year-old high school student actually design our current 50-star American flag just to fix a B-minus history grade? FOX News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal the incredible, untold tales behind his new FOX Nation series, "Crazy American History." Plus, the duo dive into the secret life of pirate Captain Kidd, his hidden Long Island treasure, and the forgotten pre-Washington president of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kidd was executed for piracy and murder at Execution Dock on the River Thames, and his body was subsequently placed in gibbet and displayed over the River Thames at Tilbury ...
Who was THE most sucessful pirate ever? Blackbeard? Captain Kidd? Jack Sparrow? No, it's Ching Shih - a pirate queen who held the whole of China to ransom. Dr Smash and Dr Craken talk about this famous historical figure who was the terror of the South China Sea. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube
Aldo Kane is a Royal Marine Commando sniper turned world-record-holding adventurer and survival expert. Having faced erupting volcanoes, charged black rhinos, and the isolation of a 10-day bunker lock-in, Aldo has spent his life testing the limits of human endurance. From rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to diving on Captain Kidd's pirate ship, his missions push the boundaries of courage, teamwork, and resilience.In his book Lessons from the Edge Aldo shares powerful lessons shaped by his time in the military and the world's most extreme environments. Aldo discussed how to build mental toughness, lead with purpose, and turn failure into fuel. With insights on flow, stoicism, and self-belief, Aldo's message is clear: success isn't about avoiding risk—it's about mastering your own mindset and becoming the captain of your own ship.His key lessons are: - The importance of resilience: Surviving and thriving depend on mental toughness and seeing setbacks as opportunities to learn - Developing mental fitness and compartmentalising emotions to focus on the task at hand in extreme environments - Harnessing flow states for peak performance under pressure - Valuing consistency over raw skill as the secret to long-lasting success - Applying stoicism—remaining calm, grounded, and pragmatic when faced with adversity - Learning that you must take action and “become the captain of your own ship” instead of waiting for things to happen - Embracing failure as a pathway rather than a permanent condition—failure is not the end - Leveraging self-belief and identity for sustained motivation in uncertain times - Building courage to tackle challenges previously avoided due to fear - Recognising that with the “right head game,” even the impossible can be made possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was Captain William Kidd a ruthless pirate or a pawn in a royal gamble gone wrong? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Debbie Kilroy trace his meteoric rise from privateer to pariah, backed by a secret syndicate of powerful men, including the king. Mutiny, murder, and betrayal follow as power and politics turn Kidd's royal commission into one of history's most dramatic downfalls.MORE:Women Pirates of the CaribbeanListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPirates of the Pacific & the Spanish EmpireListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates, but was he really a criminal? Just how many ships did he plunder, how many men did he force to walk the plank, and how many throats did he slit? Or is the truth more inconvenient, that he was a buccaneer's worst nightmare, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians? In “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” (2025) bestselling author Samuel Marquis delves into the legendary life of his own ninth-great-grandfather, Captain William Kidd (1654–1701), casting new light on one of history's most infamous figures.In this engaging conversation, David Bryan speaks with Samuel Marquis, a hydrogeologist and author, about his latest book on Captain William Kidd, a notorious figure often mischaracterized as a pirate. Marquis discusses his journey in writing the biography, the complexities of Kidd's life as a privateer, and the blurred lines between piracy and privateering during the 17th century. The conversation delves into Kidd's expeditions, the role of the East India Company, and the mutiny that transformed him into a wanted man, as well as the life and legacy of Captain Kidd, exploring his relationships, particularly with his wife Sarah Kidd, the myths surrounding buried treasure, and the complexities of his character as a pirate.samuelmarquisbooks.com. Facebook: @samuelmarquisbooks Twitter (X): @Sammarquisbooks Instagram: @sammarquisbooks
For this extra long episode, we put together various of our mystery stories. Secret places, out-of-place artifacts, mysterious events or ghost ships: here are 25 stories that will take you back in time and around the World. The stories are: 00:00:00 Easter Island and Mu 00:41:40 Yonaguni Monument 00:53:01 MV Joyita 01:11:20 Roman Dodecahedrons 01:28:50 Carved Stone Balls 01:39:11 Stone Spheres of Costa Rica 01:48:27 Lewis Chessmen 01:59:22 Captain Kidd's Treasure 02:16:17 HMS Hussar and East River 02:29:58 The Leatherman 02:41:40 Disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater 02:52:14 Underground Secrets of NYC 03:08:00 Crystal Skulls 03:26:40 Babylonokia 03:28:20 Acambaro Figures 03:31:35 Michigan Relics 03:38:25 Shroud of Turin 03:53:33 Iron Pillar of Delhi 03:58:36 Antikythera Mechanism 04:09:34 Flying Dutchman 04:43:55 Caleuche 04:52:18 Baychimo 05:02:50 Mary Celeste 05:19:26 Area 51 05:51:33 Chaco Canyon 06:10:20 Toba Catastrophe Theory #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mystery Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…
Send us a textThis week on Here's What We Know, step into the world of pirates and hidden histories with bestselling author Samuel Marquis. In this conversation, we dig into the life of Captain William Kidd and explore where fact meets myth. Samuel shares how his family's connection to Kidd opened the door to a deeper look at piracy, courage, politics, and the stories that shape our understanding of early America.We talk about the rise of pirate legends, the real struggles sailors faced on the open seas, and the untold strength of Kidd's wife, Sarah Bradley Cox Kidd. Samuel also gives us a look into his writing process and how he works to honor history while still telling a powerful story.If you love rich conversations about identity, resilience, and the truth hidden behind old legends, this episode will pull you right in.In This Episode:Samuel Marquis and his unique connection to Captain KiddHow real pirate life compares to the stories we tellThe political tides that changed Captain Kidd's fateThe overlooked resilience of Sarah Bradley Cox KiddWhat early piracy reveals about the birth of American identityWhy these stories still capture our imagination todayThis episode is sponsored by:Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Bring your dream cabinet to life!)Dignity MemorialBio:The ninth-great-grandson of legendary privateer Captain William Kidd, Samuel Marquis, M.S., P.G., is a professional hydrogeologist, expert witness, and bestselling, award-winning author of twelve American non-fiction-history, historical-fiction, and suspense books, covering primarily the period from colonial America through WWII. His American history and historical fiction books have been #1 Denver Post bestsellers and received multiple national book awards (Publishers Weekly Starred Review, Kirkus and Foreword Reviews Book of the Year, American Book Fest and USA Best Book, Readers' Favorite, Beverly Hills, Independent Publisher, Colorado Book Awards). His historical titles have garnered glowing reviews from bestselling authors, colonial American history and maritime historians, U.S. military veterans, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Foreword Reviews (Starred, 5 Stars).Website: https://samuelmarquisbooks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammarquisbooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmarquisbooks/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!
Dr.D and David get together and talk about Captain Kidd for the game Blood and Plunder. They go over his crazy history, how he plays in the game, and even a sample list.
Today on Your History Your Story, we're joined by Samuel Marquis, acclaimed author of numerous American history and suspense books, including “Blackbeard: The Birth of America”. Samuel is here to talk about his latest work, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal”. While many people remember William Kidd as one of history's most notorious pirates, he was in fact a respected privateer, merchant and wartime hero who made his home in colonial New York City in the late 1600's. Samuel—who happens to be Kidd's nine-time great-grandson—shares the real story of a man far more complex than legend suggests and who ultimately became a scapegoat for powerful political forces.Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Photo(s): Courtesy of Samuel MarquisThank you for supporting Your History Your Story!YHYS Patreon: CLICK HERE YHYS PayPal: CLICK HEREYHYS: Stay in the know, join our mailing list: CLICK HERE YHYS: Website, Blog & Social: CLICK HERE#yhys #yourhistoryyourstory #history #storytelling #podcast #njpodcast #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner #historian #storyteller #blogger To purchase "Captain Kidd": CLICK HERE
26.She has been on a diet for the past two months because she put on too much weight during the winter.在过去的两个月里，她一直在节食，因为她在冬天长胖了。27.Once you go ahead and start, even the tiresome work of adding and subtracting figures is interesting in its way.一旦你着手开始做，即使是令人厌烦的加减数字的工作也是有趣的。28.This skull and crossbones was named based on the world-famous Captain Kidd who was active in late 17th century Britain.这个骷髅标志是根据世界著名的船长基德命名的，他在17世纪末的英国很有名。29.I don't expect him to understand my innermost thoughts but I wonder what I can do to get him to hold an interest.我不指望他能理解我内心的想法，但我想知道我能做些什么来让他保持兴趣。30.But whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's only son.但凡不信的，就已经被定罪了，他从不相信什么天选之子。
In these new mystery stories set in New York City, we will travel through time at different periods of the history of the city, from its foundation as New Amsterdam to our days. Stories include:- Captain Kidd's Treasure, which could be hidden somewhere on Manhattan, Long Island or Gardiner's Island;- The wreck of the HMS Hussar in the East River with a big treasure on board during the American Revolution;- The Leatherman, a mysterious vagabond who travelled constantly on the same 365-mile-loop in Connecticut and New York for more than 30 years, returning to the same towns every five weeks;- The disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater, a Supreme Court judge who vanished into thin air in shady circumstances, which illustrates the intense corruption of the 1920s and 30s;- The existence and sometimes rediscovery of many hidden underground structures, such as the pneumatic tube mail system, the City Hall subway station, the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel and the maze of tracks, platforms, and rooms under Grand Central Terminal. #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mystery #newyorkcity Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family. KEVIN'S PICK: Elicit Brewing Co. Fairfield, CT Saturday 3:30pm - Fairfield National Little League World Series Watch Party MEGAN'S PICKS: 1. Naturino Kids Shoes in Westport is turning 3! Saturday from 10AM to 6PM for a special day of celebration Arts & crafts for the kiddos. Glitter tattoos, Giveaways all day, Exclusive anniversary discounts. 2. Black Rock PorchFest Bridgeport Saturday will be rocking a porch, stoop, or veranda near you on 1-8pm. Featuring 100+ bands & a bunch or food trucks. 3. Cruise & Tour to Sheffield Island Lighthouse Museum in Norwalk boats depart at 10 AM and 2 PM. 4. Beardsley Zoo – Bridgeport (Saturday & Sunday) Catch Skyhunters in Flight experiencing birds of prey up close as falconers demonstrate their powers. Shows at 11 AM and 2 PM—a thrilling and educational treat for animal lovers. 5. New London Pirate Night in downtown. Embrace the legend of Captain Kidd and the joy of pirate play. Don your pirate attire and gather at Parade Plaza by the Pirate Ship for a delightful. Megan's Mom Quote of the Week: “Back to school… aka 9 months of asking, ‘Did you do your homework?”
Captain William Kidd is one of the most famous names in pirate lore. But what if he wasn't actually a pirate at all? In this episode, bestselling author and scientist Samuel Marquis joins me to talk about his new book Captain Kidd: A Story of Treasure and Betrayal. Marquis has a personal stake in the story — he's Captain Kidd's ninth great grandson. We talk about Kidd's rise from colonial sea captain to pirate-hunter, the murky politics of the time, his dramatic trial in London, and the love story that's rarely told. Marquis argues Kidd was less Blackbeard and more fall guy — a man caught in a scandalous power struggle between the English crown, shady investors, and the East India Company. Subscribe to Jon's Substack Small Talk This episode is sponsored by AG1.
When it comes to our perception of pirates, Treasure Island has a lot to answer for. They didn't make their enemies walk the plank, they didn't keep parrots as pets, and they didn't bury their treasure. But that doesn't mean the golden age of piracy wasn't an era of swashbuckling rogues and sword fights on the high seas...In the first episode of our 'Pirates' mini-series, Dan explores the facts behind the fiction behind the likes of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd with Sophie Nibbs, the curator of the new Pirates exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.You can discover more about the exhibition and book tickets here.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Archive:Treasure Island, RKO Pictures, 1950Muppets Treasure Island, Walt Disney Pictures, 1996Pirates of the Caribbean, Walt Disney Pictures, 2007Treasure Island, Mercury Theatre, 1938You can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.
June is Pride Month, centered on acknowledging the accomplishments and the experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community. And for one Colorado nonprofit, it's also time to celebrate a big milestone and focus on the work left to be done. Then, Colorado author and history buff Samuel Marquis sets the record straight about his ninth-great-grandfather, the notorious pirate Captain Kidd, who was not at all the pirate legend might have you believe.
Story of Captain Kiddമുന്നൂറു വർഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മുൻപ് അമേരിക്കയുടെ അറ്റ്ലാന്റിക് തീരത്തുള്ള ലോങ്ങ് ഐലൻഡ് എന്ന ദ്വീപിലെ ഒരു രാത്രി. ഇരുളിന്റെ മറവിൽ ഒരുകൂട്ടം ആളുകൾ ഒരു പ്രത്യേക സ്ഥലം ലക്ഷ്യമാക്കി നീങ്ങുകയാണ്. നിലാവെളിച്ചത്തിൽ അവരുടെ ഭീതിനിറഞ്ഞ മുഖങ്ങൾ വ്യക്തമായി കാണുവാൻ സാധിക്കും. അവർ പരസ്പരം ഒരക്ഷരം ഉരിയാടാതെയാണ് മുന്നോട്ട് നടക്കുന്നത് . അതിനൊരു കാരണവുമുണ്ട്. ഒന്ന് രണ്ട് ദിവസങ്ങൾക്ക് മുൻപ് ഇക്കൂട്ടത്തിലെ ഒരാൾ ഒരു മന്ത്രവാദിയെ കണ്ടിരുന്നു. അയാളാണ് നിധിയിരിക്കുന്ന സ്ഥലം അവർക്ക് വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി കൊടുത്തത്. പക്ഷേ അതിനൊരു കുഴപ്പമുണ്ട്. ആ നിധി കുപ്രസിദ്ധ കടൽക്കൊള്ളക്കാരൻ ക്യാപ്റ്റൻ വില്യം കിഡ്ഡിന്റേത് ആണ്. തന്റെ ആത്മാവിനെ പിശാചിന് വിറ്റ ഭീകരനാണ് അയാൾ. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ പൈശാചിക ശക്തികളാണ് അയാളുടെ നിധിക്ക് കാവലിരിക്കുന്നത്. പരസ്പരം സംസാരിച്ചാൽ ആ ശക്തികൾ ഉണരുകയും നിധി എടുക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്നവരെ അപായപ്പെടുത്തുകയും ചെയ്യും. ഇക്കാരണങ്ങൾകൊണ്ടാണ് ആ ഭാഗ്യാന്വേഷികൾ ഒരക്ഷരം ഉരിയാടാതെ രാത്രിയുടെ മറവിൽ നിധിയിരിക്കുന്ന സ്ഥലം ലക്ഷ്യമാക്കി നീങ്ങുന്നത്. മുന്നിൽ നീങ്ങുന്ന ആളുടെ കയ്യിൽ മാത്രം ഒരു റാന്തൽ പ്രകാശിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. കോടാലിയും, മൺവെട്ടിയുമൊക്കെയാണ് മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ കൈവശമുള്ളത്. ഏതാണ്ട് അഞ്ചടി താഴേയ്ക്ക് കുഴിച്ചപ്പോൾ തന്നെ അവർക്ക് ഓക്ക് തടി കൊണ്ടുണ്ടാക്കിയ ഒരു പെട്ടി കാണുവാൻ സാധിച്ചു. ഇരുമ്പ് പ്ലേറ്റുകൾ കൊണ്ട് പൊതിഞ്ഞ പുറംചട്ടയായിരുന്നു അതിന് ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നത്. അതിന്റെയുള്ളിൽ അനേകം സ്വർണ്ണനാണയങ്ങളും ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. സ്വർണ്ണനാണയങ്ങളുടെ പ്രഭ കണ്ട് കണ്ണ് മഞ്ഞളിച്ചു പോയ ഒരാളുടെ വായിൽ നിന്നും അറിയാതെ രണ്ട് വാക്കുകൾ പുറത്തേക്ക് വീണുപോയി. Thank God! അതുകേട്ട് മറ്റുള്ളവർ ഞെട്ടലോടെ അയാളെ ഒന്ന് നോക്കി. മന്ത്രവാദി പറഞ്ഞ വ്യവസ്ഥ തെറ്റിയിരിക്കുന്നു!
Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the author of a book by a distant relative of one of history’s most notorious pirates who explores the complex narrative behind the man and his exploits on the high seas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanged for piracy and murder, sea captain William Kidd was executed in Wapping on 23rd May, 1701. From the gallows he proclaimed to the large assembled crowd that he was innocent of the crimes, as he was a licensed privateer. The vessel he'd captured, the Quedagh Merchant, was indeed sailing under a ‘French pass' - though the documents that prove this lay unearthed until the 20th century. His trial was used by the governing Tory party as a political opportunity to embarrass his Whig sponsors, and he was convicted on all counts. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain what happened to his body after his botched hanging; reveal the extraordinary monetary value of his plunder; and explain how, despite his established prowess as a seaman, he became seen as a public enemy… Further Reading: • ‘Biography of Captain William Kidd, Scottish Pirate' (ThoughtCo, 2019): https://www.thoughtco.com/captain-william-kidd-2136225 • ‘The sacrifice of Captain Kidd' (HistoryExtra, 2011): https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/the-sacrifice-of-captain-kidd/ • ‘Accidental Pirate' (National Geographic, 2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4aGvWzFoko Love the show? Support us! Join
Lindsay is joined by author Samuel Marquis to discuss his book, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal,” which will be released on May 13, 2025, by Diversion Books. Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates, but was he a criminal? Just how many ships did he plunder, how many men did he force to walk the plank, and how many throats did he slit? Or is the truth more inconvenient, that he was a buccaneer's worst nightmare, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians? In “Captain Kidd,” Marquis reveals the real story. Kidd was an English-American privateer and a leading New York husband and father, dubbed “trusty and well-beloved” by the King of England himself and described by historians as a “worthy, honest-hearted, steadfast, much-enduring sailor” who was the “victim of a deliberate travesty of justice.” With honors far more esteemed than the menacing Blackbeard or any other sea rover at the turn of the 17th century, how can Kidd be considered both a gentleman and pirate, both hero and villain? The ninth-great-grandson of legendary privateer Captain William Kidd, Samuel Marquis, M.S., P.G., is a professional hydrogeologist, expert witness, and bestselling, award-winning author of 12 American nonfiction-history, historical fiction, and suspense books, covering primarily the period from colonial America through WWII. His American history and historical fiction books have been #1 Denver Post and Amazon bestsellers, and have received multiple national book awards in both fiction and nonfiction categories, including the Kirkus Reviews and Foreword Reviews Book of the Year, American Book Fest and USA Best Book, Readers' Favorite, and the Colorado Book Awards. His historical titles have also garnered glowing reviews from #1 bestseller James Patterson, maritime historians, U.S. military veterans, Kirkus Reviews, and Foreword Reviews (5 Stars). His pirate book, “Blackbeard: The Birth of America,” has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller in U.S. Colonial Period History. The Marquis lives with his wife in Louisville, Colorado, where they raised their three children. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to part of my interview with Samuel Marquis, author of numerous books of history and historical fiction, including his newest, "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal."Samuel's previous book "'Blackbeard" won the Kirkus Reviews Book of the Year Award and his articles have been published in "History Central," "Writer's Digest," "The Lazy Historian," and "The Good Men Project," among other outlets.Today I'm talking with Samuel about what I call inner stuff–thought processes, internal dialogues, confidence–all that fun stuff!We covered:- Why villains are so fun to write (hint: it's not because they're evil)- Empathizing with folks who lived centuries ago and did things that we consider to be horrible today (like attending a public hanging on your wedding day, which Captain Kidd and his wife did)- His least favorite part of the writing process- Dealing with the nagging fear that you're not accurately portraying history- Looking for historical figures who were ahead of their time (because they make great characters)- Why Captain Kidd isn't the murderous pirate he was made out to be- Deciphering primary historical records–the handwriting, the different spellings (this was a really fun peek into the realities of writing about history)- Anchoring your research in the work of well-respected historians- How the idea that if you work hard things will come easily is a myth- Why he played competitive lacrosse until he was sixtyConnect with Samuel at samuelmarquisbooks.com.For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isle of Ever is Jen Calonita's newest middle grade novel, a story grounded in the history of Long Island's North Fork. On today's episode, Jen discusses growing up on Long Island and spending many summers at her grandparents' house in Mattituck. It was here, in between trips to Greenport, that she first heard tell of Captain Kidd's lost treasure. She tried digging up the local beach, came up empty, but the idea buried itself in Jen's mind. Now she has worked her experiences into the tale of Benny Benedict, a young girl caught up in a race to solve a puzzle and claim an inheritance. The plot and the clues to the mystery are tied up in Greenport's history. Jen walks us through the Greenport locales and local legends that made it into the book in one form or another. We also talk about her love of reading and of middle grade and young adult fiction. Further Resources Jen Calonita Isle of Ever (Sourcebooks) Long Beach Bar ‘Bug' Light Preston's Greenport Carousel (temporarily closed) Sweet Valley High (Good Reads) Steven Kellogg Music: Intro music: https://homegrownstringband.com/ Outro music: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0
You've probably heard about famous pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. But over a century before these bad boys roamed the seas, a kickass pirate queen reigned over Ireland's coast for six decades. Grace O'Malley was told women should lead quiet, domestic lives, locked away in their castles. But she refused this fate and instead, fought tooth, nail, and cannonball for a life where she could sail and pillage like any good pirate. But when her home is threatened by an English invasion, she'll have to go from infamous pirate to feared rebel.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Even The Royals on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/even-the-royals/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ching Shih, born as Shi Yang, was quite possibly the most powerful pirate of all time. While famous UK pirates like Blackbeard, Black Bart, Calico Jack, Sir Francis Drake, or Captain Kidd get much more name recognition, none of them ever commanded a confederation of pirates up to 80,000 men strong, with around 2,000 ships. Learn some of the history you never learned in school, today, on Timesuck. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com
A masterful narrative history of the dangerous lives of pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, revealing their unique impact on colonialism and empire. The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." A groundbreaking history of pirates, Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy (Pegasus Books, 2024) combines narrative adventure with deeply researched analysis, engrossing readers in the rise of piracy in the later seventeenth century, the debates about piracy in contemporary law and popular media, as well as the imperial efforts to suppress piracy in the early eighteenth century. The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for Enemies of All, but this is a global story. Evoking London, Paris, and Amsterdam, Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, the narrative takes readers, too, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. Transforming how readers understand the history of pirates, Enemies of All presents not only the historical evidence but, more importantly, explains the consequences of piracy's unique influence on colonialism and European imperial ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
A masterful narrative history of the dangerous lives of pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, revealing their unique impact on colonialism and empire. The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." A groundbreaking history of pirates, Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy (Pegasus Books, 2024) combines narrative adventure with deeply researched analysis, engrossing readers in the rise of piracy in the later seventeenth century, the debates about piracy in contemporary law and popular media, as well as the imperial efforts to suppress piracy in the early eighteenth century. The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for Enemies of All, but this is a global story. Evoking London, Paris, and Amsterdam, Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, the narrative takes readers, too, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. Transforming how readers understand the history of pirates, Enemies of All presents not only the historical evidence but, more importantly, explains the consequences of piracy's unique influence on colonialism and European imperial ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
A masterful narrative history of the dangerous lives of pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, revealing their unique impact on colonialism and empire. The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." A groundbreaking history of pirates, Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy (Pegasus Books, 2024) combines narrative adventure with deeply researched analysis, engrossing readers in the rise of piracy in the later seventeenth century, the debates about piracy in contemporary law and popular media, as well as the imperial efforts to suppress piracy in the early eighteenth century. The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for Enemies of All, but this is a global story. Evoking London, Paris, and Amsterdam, Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, the narrative takes readers, too, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. Transforming how readers understand the history of pirates, Enemies of All presents not only the historical evidence but, more importantly, explains the consequences of piracy's unique influence on colonialism and European imperial ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
A masterful narrative history of the dangerous lives of pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, revealing their unique impact on colonialism and empire. The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." A groundbreaking history of pirates, Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy (Pegasus Books, 2024) combines narrative adventure with deeply researched analysis, engrossing readers in the rise of piracy in the later seventeenth century, the debates about piracy in contemporary law and popular media, as well as the imperial efforts to suppress piracy in the early eighteenth century. The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for Enemies of All, but this is a global story. Evoking London, Paris, and Amsterdam, Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, the narrative takes readers, too, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. Transforming how readers understand the history of pirates, Enemies of All presents not only the historical evidence but, more importantly, explains the consequences of piracy's unique influence on colonialism and European imperial ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies
A masterful narrative history of the dangerous lives of pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, revealing their unique impact on colonialism and empire. The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." A groundbreaking history of pirates, Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy (Pegasus Books, 2024) combines narrative adventure with deeply researched analysis, engrossing readers in the rise of piracy in the later seventeenth century, the debates about piracy in contemporary law and popular media, as well as the imperial efforts to suppress piracy in the early eighteenth century. The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for Enemies of All, but this is a global story. Evoking London, Paris, and Amsterdam, Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, the narrative takes readers, too, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. Transforming how readers understand the history of pirates, Enemies of All presents not only the historical evidence but, more importantly, explains the consequences of piracy's unique influence on colonialism and European imperial ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Within the Mist, we delve into the eerie legend of the Ghost of Captain Kidd, one of history's most infamous pirates. Captain William Kidd, executed for piracy in 1701, is said to haunt the coasts of the eastern United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where he buried vast treasures. Through chilling tales of spectral sightings, mysterious lights, and ghostly whispers, we explore the lore surrounding Kidd's spirit, eternally guarding his hidden riches. Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they sail Within The Mists of New England to uncover the dark history behind the ghost of this notorious buccaneer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Within the Mist, we delve into the eerie legend of the Ghost of Captain Kidd, one of history's most infamous pirates. Captain William Kidd, executed for piracy in 1701, is said to haunt the coasts of the eastern United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where he buried vast treasures. Through chilling tales of spectral sightings, mysterious lights, and ghostly whispers, we explore the lore surrounding Kidd's spirit, eternally guarding his hidden riches. Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they sail Within The Mists of New England to uncover the dark history behind the ghost of this notorious buccaneer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." The Caribbean and American colonies of Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands—where piracy surged across these decades—are the main theater for buccaneering, but this is a global story. From London, Paris, and Amsterdam to Curaçao, Port Royal, Tortuga, and Charleston, from Ireland and the Mediterranean to Madagascar and India, from the Arabian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Familiar characters like Drake, Morgan, Blackbeard, Bonny and Read, Henry Every, and Captain Kidd all feature here, but so too will the less well-known figures from the history of piracy, their crew-members, shipmates, and their confederates ashore; the men and women whose transatlantic lives were bound up with the rise and fall of piracy. To explore this story is today's guest, Richard Blakemore, author of “Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Maritime plundering, or piracy, has happened in nearly all regions of the world, in most ages of human history. Yet the image that we have of "a pirate" in our collective imagination comes from one period in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. So "why has that one relatively short moment come to stand for all sea raiding across time and space?" That is the question with which Richard Blakemore begins his new book Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy. To answer it he not only surveys decades of plundering and combat at sea and on land, but also interprets court cases, parliamentary legislation, imperial administration or the lack of it, and the slave trade. For the “golden age of piracy”, like a conspiracy theory of the Kennedy assassination, at times seems to be connected to pretty much everything else going on at the same time. Except that in the case of piracy from 1650 to 1722, it actually was. Richard Blakemore is Associate Professor of Social and Maritime History at the University of Reading. Enemies of All is his second book. For Further Investigation We've talked about pirates of the "golden age" with Steve Hahn in Episode 87; and they came up again in, of all places, in the history told by trees in Episode 156 Probably the previous single best book about pirates in the "golden age", both factual and fictional, was David Cordingly, Under the Black Flag: The Romance and Reality of Life Among the Pirates (Random House, 1995) Marcus Rediker provides a view of pirates as proto-Bolsheviks in Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea and Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age; Peter T. Leeson describes them as highly rational market actors in The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics of Pirates And for more on one of the most curious episodes we talked about, see Robert C. Ritchie, Captain Kidd and the War against the Pirates–a great book There are a lot of bad editions of Charles Johnson, General History of the Robberies & Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates, but this is the best one until we can convince Richard Blakemore to produce an edited and annotated version.
One of history's most notorious pirates is Captain William Kidd. His legend is tied to rumors of the buried treasure he supposedly left up and down the Atlantic coast, from the Caribbean to Canada. But Captain Kidd insisted he wasn't a pirate — and in reality, he may not have buried much treasure at all.
Kester Brewin joins Joshua Noel to discuss pirates in this extra special episode! We discuss Kester Brewin's faith journey and a few of his more recent books as well! We discuss what radical theology is, how piracy relates to Christianity, and how the Church should be thinking about Artificial Intelligence (AI)! We discuss a whole wide range of pirates in this episode, including Captain Kidd, Henry Morgan, Bartholomew Roberts, the somalian pirates, Luke Skywalker, Monkey D Luffy, Wendy from Peter Pan, JESUS CHRIST, and even our podcast!.What does radical mean in theology? What did Jesus say that was radical? What are the 3 types of pirates? Why are they called the pirates? Why do they call them pirates? What do pirates do today? What is the concept of pirates? What is the moral philosophy of pirates? What does the church say about AI? What was AI in the Bible? .In this episode, we will:Discuss what motivates piratesDeconstruct the doctrine of a transcendent GodExplore how what should be commons has become privatizedExamine how the should should discuss AI technology.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Check out Kester Brewin's works:.https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kester-Brewin/author/B0034NW66G?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_9&qid=1722383092&sr=1-9&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to Joshua's other show, "Dummy 4 Theology":https://dummy-for-theology.captivate.fm/listenMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Captain Kidd was a famous pirate who sailed the seas in the late 1600s, looking for treasure and adventure. He was eventually caught and executed for piracy, but legend has it that he buried a massive treasure somewhere before he was captured. People have searched for his hidden loot for centuries, but no one has found it yet. Some say his ghost guards the treasure, scaring off anyone who gets too close. It's a spooky tale that keeps treasure hunters dreaming and digging! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us this week for something new. Salem will be telling two stories Belle researched and wrote about pirates. Captain William Kidd and Anne Bonny.
Josh retraces the footsteps of Captain Kidd in the hopes of finding his buried treasure. From the East Coast to the Caribbean, the search takes him to a real pirate shipwreck and to the island hideout of the notorious buccaneer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode I talk about the golden age of pirates. I dispel some of the myths and misconceptions of pirates throughout history, and focus on the lives of two of the most famous pirates ever, Captain Kidd and Blackbeard. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiratorspodcast Notes: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-Flag-Romance-Reality/dp/081297722X https://www.amazon.com/Born-Be-Hanged-Gentlemen-Princess/dp/031670363X/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_3/130-5994515-7318958?pd_rd_w=4OVxs&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=N614Y4X83Q8T1ZGSY5VJ&pd_rd_wg=Kpz8j&pd_rd_r=98e213d1-bd89-4a77-bef0-f4e1b695ace3&pd_rd_i=031670363X&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Hunter-True-Story-Captain-ebook/dp/B0042XA38A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K8MZUQR10ICU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rn8jIL4ZM1Xj1EKJY0kLqCh7cOSKxPuCJDPDjxNqhKI4P8dvTCbJKJFDIY-GYmqd-vdO3v1aAZVVwk2zmcCJmbswDhwH-fN3bLdRR1shxCoA_u8v_Edl7euP3RbHLN9-OmQDXYuA5-xx1aWniwddUUWXfnRij6NRb9qShJkM2ZUYL7QtZ91SAer3hHBekhWpFT90QFqcoDqibR4gx0uCcQIBNRo-Bfk-tCMUpuCgzI0.n77Ag-ch7Y-r-ysVlH23--Z6e9CGWLzxtrcsN4NGYeo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+pirate+hunter&qid=1716664110&s=books&sprefix=the+pirate+hunter%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1 https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/blackbeard-edward-teach-pirate https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/execution-captain-kidd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeopardy! recaps from the week of May 13th, 2024. We criticize some question writing (gasp!), learn about the goats that Emily met at camp, and she gives a deep dive into Captain Kidd. (Also, Kyle messed up his microphone for the second half of the episode. Apologies.) Find us on Facebook (Potent Podables) and Twitter (@potentpodables1). Check out our Patreon (patreon.com/potentpodables). Email us at potentpodablescast@gmail.com. Continue to support social justice movements in your community and our world. www.communityjusticeexchange.org https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate www.rescue.org www.therebelsproject.org www.abortionfunds.org https://wck.org/
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 61 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike into the woods of Kent, Connecticut, in search of Molly Fisher Rock, a boulder with strange petroglyphs, with ties to an old folk healer from the late 1700s, and a possible connection to a cursed pirate treasure of Captain Kidd. This episode first aired April 8, 2021. Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
We're back with new episodes on New Year's Day, but, before we finally turn our backs on 2023 for good, here's Olly's choice for his favourite episode of the year - our story from 23rd May, the day in 1701 when sea captain William Kidd was executed for piracy and murder. From the gallows, Kidd proclaimed to the large assembled crowd that he was innocent of the crimes, as he was a licensed privateer. The vessel he'd captured, the Quedagh Merchant, was indeed sailing under a ‘French pass' – though the documents that prove this lay unearthed until the 20th century. His trial was used by the governing Tory party as a political opportunity to embarrass his Whig sponsors, and he was convicted on all counts. In this episode, The Retrospectors explain what happened to his body after his botched hanging; reveal the extraordinary monetary value of his plunder; and explain how, despite his established prowess as a seaman, he became seen as a public enemy… Further Reading: ‘Biography of Captain William Kidd, Scottish Pirate' (ThoughtCo, 2019): https://www.thoughtco.com/captain-william-kidd-2136225 ‘The sacrifice of Captain Kidd' (HistoryExtra, 2011): https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/the-sacrifice-of-captain-kidd/ ‘Accidental Pirate' (National Geographic, 2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4aGvWzFoko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the late 1700s, a young man discovered a mysterious depression on Nova Scotia’s Oak Island. Guessing that pirates—perhaps even Captain Kidd himself—had buried treasure there, he and a couple of companions started digging. They never found any treasure, but the rumor took on a life of its own. Over the centuries, others continued digging at the site—expending a great amount of time and expense. The hole is now more than 100 feet (30 meters) deep. Such obsessions betray the emptiness in the human heart. A story in the Bible shows how one man’s behavior revealed just such a void in his heart. Gehazi had long been a reliable servant of the great prophet Elisha. But when Elisha declined the lavish gifts of a military commander whom God had healed of leprosy, Gehazi concocted a story to get some of the loot (2 Kings 5:22). When Gehazi returned home, he lied to the prophet (v. 25). But Elisha knew. He asked him, “Was not my spirit with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you?” (v. 26). In the end, Gehazi got what he wanted, but lost what was important (v. 27). Jesus taught us not to pursue this world’s treasures and to instead “store up . . . treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:20). Beware of any shortcuts to your heart’s desires. Following Jesus is the way to fill the emptiness with something real.
May 23rd: William Kidd Hanged (1701) Some stories are more gruesome than others. Some are more fantastical and, though it contains murder, the rest of the details become far more interesting than the crime itself. On May 23rd 1701 a man was hanged for his crimes. Though he did end a man's life, it was actually his crimes as a pirate, the stuff of fairytales, that ended up leading him straight to the gallows. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kidd, https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Kidd, https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/execution-captain-kidd., https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/captain-kidd-walks-the-plank, https://www.americanantiquarian.org/thomasballads/items/show/97
It's the end of the line for Captain Kidd. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Take our quick survey at : www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I lose my cool. Again. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Take our quick survey at : www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the Trial of William Kidd. Part 1. I lose my cool. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain Kidd's time in prison was cruel and unusual. His old friends were busy drinking and playing tennis. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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