10 Interesting Fact About The history of the Golden Age of Piracy

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• The golden age of pirates occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries in the Caribbean and North Atlantic.
• Pirates usually attack trading ships carrying valuables such as gold, silver, and spices.
• One of the most famous pirates at that time was Blackbeard, known for its long beard and often tied to a red cloth.
• Pirates often operate from remote islands that are difficult to reach by navy ships.
• Some pirates have a strict code of ethics and apply strong punishment for members who violate the rules.
• There were some of the famous pirate women at that time, including Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
• Some trading ships have a secret cabin and corridor specifically designed to hide valuables from pirates.
• Pirates often use weapons such as guns, swords, and axes to frighten the crew of the ship being attacked.
• The golden age of pirates ended in the early 18th century after the British Navy increased patrols and captured many famous pirates.
• Pirate life is often short and brutal, with many of them die of illness, injury, or death sentence.