Overview

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

Top Cast

Gabriel Byrne

Narrator (voice)

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Lorna Bennett

Anne Bonny

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Rachel Ferjani

Mary Reid

Chris Jarman

Pirate

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Jonathan Leveck

Pirate