Pirates: Totalus Rankium

30 William Fly

We come to our last pirate! William Fly is often considered the last pirate of the Golden Age. But why Fly? did he do something amazing? Or was he a damp squib. 

29 Francis Spriggs

Ned Low was a bit of a git. But what about his right hand man?
Well, probably a git as well. but maybe in a different way? find out!

28 Ned Low

We come to one of the most vicious of all pirates in the golden age. But was this a myth? Was he really that bad? And did he just want to be a lumberjack?
 
Also: Link to Marco's graphic novel mentioned in the episode: https://www.nubes.live/en/product/ammianus-vesper-mundi/?v=813e21682148

27. John Philips

So, we don't get much on John Philips, but we do get a man to talk about him whose family we have come across before! Can you guess who? Can Jamie?

26 John Evens

His episode is short, but maybe he is a hidden gem? Maybe?

25 Thomas Anstis

He became a pirate under Howell Davies, he worked with Black Bart - two of the best pirates we have come across. So will Anstis live up to his mentors? Find out!

24 George Lowther

George Lowther may not be the biggest names in pirate history, but he made his mark. He got a chapter in the General History. So let's find out why! 

23.5 Special - Pirate Deception (Intelligent Speech 2025)

Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference. All about how you have been deceived about pirates! 
We are keynote speakers this year - tickets are out now! It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount!

23.2 Black Bart

We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it?

23.1 Black Bart

We come to another pirate with a cool nick name. Two episodes on him, but why? is the pirate we have all been waiting for?