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The Kasbah of the Udayas: Inside the Pirate Fortress of the Bou Regreg

Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat’s ancient citadel blending Berber, Andalusian, and Arab influences. Discover its history as a military fortress, pirate’s lair, and royal residence, along with its labyrinthine streets, whitewashed houses, and hidden gardens.

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The Kasbah of the Udayas: Inside the Pirate Fortress of the Bou Regreg

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Set sail for the Golden Age of Piracy. Discover the true stories of buccaneers, the pirate republic of Tortuga, and the shipwrecks of the Caribbean.

Port Royal: The Vanishing of the World’s Wickedest City

Port Royal: The Vanishing of the World’s Wickedest City

Discover Port Royal, Jamaica—the "wickedest city on Earth" and the heart of Caribbean piracy. Explore how this notorious port became the home of legendary pirates like Henry Morgan and Blackbeard, and how its lawless society shaped the golden age of piracy.

Tortuga, Haiti: The Birthplace of the Caribbean Pirate Republic

Explore Tortuga, Haiti—the real-life pirate republic that birthed the Brethren of the Coast. Discover how this small Caribbean island became the headquarters of legendary pirates like Henry Morgan and François l'Olonnais, and how its lawless society shaped the golden age of piracy.

St. Mary’s Island, Madagascar: The Lost Pirate Kingdom of the Indian Ocean

Discover St. Mary’s Island, Madagascar—the real-life pirate republic where legends like Henry Every, William Kidd, and La Buse ruled the Indian Ocean. Explore its lawless history, hidden treasures, and the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious pirate haven.

Nassau: The Republic of Pirates and the Golden Age of Outlaws

Dive into the swashbuckling history of Nassau, Bahamas—the infamous pirate stronghold of the Golden Age. Discover how Blackbeard, Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, and the Flying Gang turned the island into a lawless republic, and how Woodes Rogers brought their reign to a fiery end.

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